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Born in 1986: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1986. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1986?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1986. In cinemas, people watched “El imperio de la fortuna (The Realm of Fortune)”. In the news: Juan Rulfo dies. 1986 was also the Year of the Fire Tiger, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1986.

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Films

  • El imperio de la fortuna (The Realm of Fortune) · Arturo Ripstein · 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
  • He-Man and the Masters of the Universe · On Canal 5 (1985-07-16)
  • Mazinger Z · On Canal 5 (1986-03-31)

Cars

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

Snacks and ice creams

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

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
  • Dressing like Flans · Mayones and blusones

Sports

  • Mexico beat Belgium in their home World Cup opener · 1986 FIFA World Cup, group stage (1986-06-03)
  • Mexico beat Bulgaria 2–0 in the World Cup last 16 · 1986 FIFA World Cup, round of 16 (1986-06-15)
  • Mexico out of their World Cup on penalties · 1986 FIFA World Cup, quarter-final (1986-06-21)
  • Guadalajara are league champions · 1986–87 Mexican Primera División (1987-06-07)

In the news

  • Juan Rulfo dies (1986-01-07)
  • Oaxaca teachers protest in the capital (1986-01-16)
  • Plane crash near Los Mochis (1986-01-29)
  • Mexicana Flight 940 crashes (1986-03-31)
  • Mexico '86 World Cup opens (1986-05-31)
  • Mexico out of the World Cup on penalties (1986-06-21)
  • Argentina wins the World Cup at the Azteca (1986-06-29)
  • Aeroméxico Flight 498 collides over California (1986-08-31)

1986: the Year of the Fire Tiger

People born from about 4 February 1986 to 3 February 1987 share the Tiger as their year animal, with the Fire element: courage and big energy with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Ox year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1986?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1986. In cinemas, people watched “El imperio de la fortuna (The Realm of Fortune)”. In the news: Juan Rulfo dies. 1986 was also the Year of the Fire Tiger, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1986.

What animal year was 1986?

1986 was the Year of the Fire Tiger, from about 4 February 1986 to 3 February 1987. People born in January 1986 belong to the Wood Ox year.

How old is someone born in 1986?

Someone born in 1986 turns 40 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026