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Born in 1983: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1983. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1983?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1983. In cinemas, people watched “Lola la trailera (Lola the Truck Driver)”. In the news: Prices of eggs, rice, oil and salt go up. 1983 was also the Year of the Water Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1983.

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • Lola la trailera (Lola the Truck Driver) · Rosa Gloria Chagoyán

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

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

Snacks and ice creams

  • OXXO corner shops · Beer, snacks and cigarettes

Phones and gadgets

  • From rotary dial to push-button · Telmex
  • Movie night: Videocentro · Videocentro (Televisa)

Fashion

  • Punk arrives · Mohawks and studded leather

Sports

  • América are league champions · 1983–84 Mexican Primera División (1984-06-10)

In the news

  • Prices of eggs, rice, oil and salt go up (1983-01-05)
  • INEGI is created (1983-01-25)
  • Mexico hosts the World Youth Championship (1983-06-02)
  • Luis Buñuel dies (1983-07-29)
  • Hurricane Tico hits Mazatlán (1983-10-19)
  • The EZLN is founded (1983-11-17)
  • Mormon temple opens in Mexico City (1983-12-02)

1983: the Year of the Water Pig

People born from about 4 February 1983 to 3 February 1984 share the Pig as their year animal, with the Water element: warmth and generosity with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Dog year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1983?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1983. In cinemas, people watched “Lola la trailera (Lola the Truck Driver)”. In the news: Prices of eggs, rice, oil and salt go up. 1983 was also the Year of the Water Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1983.

What animal year was 1983?

1983 was the Year of the Water Pig, from about 4 February 1983 to 3 February 1984. People born in January 1983 belong to the Water Dog year.

How old is someone born in 1983?

Someone born in 1983 turns 43 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026