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Born in 1985: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1985. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1985?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1985. In cinemas, people watched “Doña Herlinda y su hijo (Doña Herlinda and Her Son)”. In the news: Tunnel 29 stampede. 1985 was also the Year of the Wood Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1985.

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • Doña Herlinda y su hijo (Doña Herlinda and Her Son) · Jaime Humberto Hermosillo

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
  • He-Man and the Masters of the Universe · On Canal 5 (1985-07-16)

Cars

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

Snacks and ice creams

  • OXXO corner shops · Beer, snacks and cigarettes
  • Frutsi · Jugos Del Valle
  • Chupi Frut and Pau-Pau · Grupo Jumex
  • Pelón Pelo Rico · Lorena, Guadalajara

Phones and gadgets

  • From rotary dial to push-button · Telmex
  • Three years' wait for a phone line · Telmex
  • Reporting the earthquake by car phone · Car phone
  • Free calls from payphones after the quake · Telmex

Fashion

  • Punk arrives · Mohawks and studded leather
  • Dressing like Flans · Mayones and blusones

Sports

  • América are league champions · PRODE 1985 tournament, Mexican Primera División
  • Monterrey are league champions · México 1986 tournament, Mexican Primera División (1986-03-01)

In the news

  • Tunnel 29 stampede (1985-05-26)
  • Mexico's first satellite, Morelos I (1985-06-17)
  • Federal elections (1985-07-07)
  • The great Mexico City earthquake (1985-09-19)
  • Strong aftershock hits the capital again (1985-09-20)
  • Eugenia León wins the OTI Festival (1985-09-21)
  • Puebla International Airport opens (1985-11-18)
  • Rodolfo Neri Vela goes to space (1985-11-26)

1985: the Year of the Wood Ox

People born from about 4 February 1985 to 3 February 1986 share the Ox as their year animal, with the Wood element: patience and quiet strength with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Rat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1985?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1985. In cinemas, people watched “Doña Herlinda y su hijo (Doña Herlinda and Her Son)”. In the news: Tunnel 29 stampede. 1985 was also the Year of the Wood Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1985.

What animal year was 1985?

1985 was the Year of the Wood Ox, from about 4 February 1985 to 3 February 1986. People born in January 1985 belong to the Wood Rat year.

How old is someone born in 1985?

Someone born in 1985 turns 41 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026