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Born in 1987: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1987. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1987?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1987. In cinemas, people watched “Mariana, Mariana”. In the news: Beatriz Paredes becomes governor of Tlaxcala. 1987 was also the Year of the Fire Rabbit, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1987.

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Films

  • Mariana, Mariana · Alberto Isaac · Ariel Award

On TV

  • 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)
  • Chespirito · Roberto Gómez Bolaños (1970-10-15)

Cartoons

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

Cars

  • Dodge Dart K · Dodge (Chrysler)
  • Nissan Tsuru · Nissan
  • Nissan Tsuru II · 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
  • Satellite dishes allowed at home · Satellite TV

Fashion

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

Sports

  • América are league champions · 1987–88 Mexican Primera División (1988-07-03)

In the news

  • Beatriz Paredes becomes governor of Tlaxcala (1987-01-15)
  • UNAM goes on strike (1987-01-29)
  • Carlos Fuentes wins the Cervantes Prize (1987-12-04)
  • Six Mexican sites become World Heritage (1987-12-11)

1987: the Year of the Fire Rabbit

People born from about 4 February 1987 to 3 February 1988 share the Rabbit as their year animal, with the Fire element: gentleness and good taste with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Fire Tiger year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1987?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1987. In cinemas, people watched “Mariana, Mariana”. In the news: Beatriz Paredes becomes governor of Tlaxcala. 1987 was also the Year of the Fire Rabbit, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1987.

What animal year was 1987?

1987 was the Year of the Fire Rabbit, from about 4 February 1987 to 3 February 1988. People born in January 1987 belong to the Fire Tiger year.

How old is someone born in 1987?

Someone born in 1987 turns 39 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026