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Born in 1982: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1982. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1982?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1982. In cinemas, people watched “El Chanfle 2”. In the news: Fire destroys the Cineteca Nacional. 1982 was also the Year of the Water Dog, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1982.

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • El Chanfle 2 · Chespirito

On TV

  • El Club del Hogar · Canal 4 · variety show
  • La carabina de Ambrosio · Comedy-magic-music show
  • En Familia con Chabelo · Canal 2 · Xavier López «Chabelo» (1967-11-26)
  • Siempre en Domingo · Raúl Velasco · music variety show (1969-12-14)

Cartoons

  • Candy Candy · Canal 13 (Imevisión), later TV Azteca

Cars

  • VW Brasilia · Volkswagen
  • Renault 5 'zapatito' and Renault 12 · Renault
  • Dodge Dart K · Dodge (Chrysler)

Snacks and ice creams

  • OXXO corner shops · Beer, snacks and cigarettes
  • Helados Holanda · Ice cream
  • Sonric's sweets · Sabritas

Phones and gadgets

  • From rotary dial to push-button · Telmex

Fashion

  • Punk arrives · Mohawks and studded leather

Sports

  • Puebla are league champions · 1982–83 Mexican Primera División (1983-05-29)

In the news

  • Fire destroys the Cineteca Nacional (1982-03-24)
  • El Chichonal volcano erupts (1982-03-28)
  • Twin earthquakes shake Ometepec (1982-06-07)
  • De la Madrid elected; first woman candidate (1982-07-04)
  • Mexico can't pay its debt (1982-08-12)
  • Banks are nationalised (1982-09-01)
  • El Santo's last wrestling match (1982-09-12)
  • De la Madrid takes office (1982-12-01)

1982: the Year of the Water Dog

People born from about 4 February 1982 to 3 February 1983 share the Dog as their year animal, with the Water element: loyalty and fairness with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Rooster year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1982?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1982. In cinemas, people watched “El Chanfle 2”. In the news: Fire destroys the Cineteca Nacional. 1982 was also the Year of the Water Dog, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1982.

What animal year was 1982?

1982 was the Year of the Water Dog, from about 4 February 1982 to 3 February 1983. People born in January 1982 belong to the Metal Rooster year.

How old is someone born in 1982?

Someone born in 1982 turns 44 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026