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Born in 1984: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1984. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1984?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1984. In cinemas, people watched “Frida, naturaleza viva (Frida, Still Life)”. In the news: Banamex turns 100. 1984 was also the Year of the Wood Rat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1984.

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Films

  • Frida, naturaleza viva (Frida, Still Life) · Paul Leduc · Ariel Award

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

  • Dodge Dart K · Dodge (Chrysler)
  • Nissan Tsuru · Nissan

Snacks and ice creams

  • OXXO corner shops · Beer, snacks and cigarettes
  • Frutsi · Jugos Del Valle

Phones and gadgets

  • From rotary dial to push-button · Telmex
  • Three years' wait for a phone line · Telmex

Fashion

  • Punk arrives · Mohawks and studded leather

Sports

  • 6 Olympic medals for Mexico in Los Angeles · 1984 Summer Olympics: 2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze
  • Ernesto Canto wins Olympic gold in the 20 km walk · 1984 Summer Olympics, Los Angeles (1984-08-03)
  • Raúl González wins Olympic gold in the 50 km walk · 1984 Summer Olympics, Los Angeles (1984-08-11)
  • Julio César Chávez wins his first world title · WBC super featherweight title, Los Angeles (1984-09-13)

In the news

  • Banamex turns 100 (1984-06-02)
  • San Juanico explosions (1984-11-19)
  • Metro Line 7 opens (1984-12-20)

1984: the Year of the Wood Rat

People born from about 4 February 1984 to 3 February 1985 share the Rat as their year animal, with the Wood element: quick wits and resourcefulness with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Pig year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1984?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1984. In cinemas, people watched “Frida, naturaleza viva (Frida, Still Life)”. In the news: Banamex turns 100. 1984 was also the Year of the Wood Rat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1984.

What animal year was 1984?

1984 was the Year of the Wood Rat, from about 4 February 1984 to 3 February 1985. People born in January 1984 belong to the Water Pig year.

How old is someone born in 1984?

Someone born in 1984 turns 42 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026