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Born in 1988: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1988. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1988?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1988. In cinemas, people watched “Ni de aquí, ni de allá”. In the news: Bank siege in Los Mochis. 1988 was also the Year of the Earth Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1988.

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how much prices have risen since

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • Ni de aquí, ni de allá · La India María
  • Mentiras (Lies) · Lupita D'Alessio

On TV

  • 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)
  • Plaza Sésamo · Canal 5 · Sesame Street for Latin America (1972-10-06)

Cartoons

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

Cars

  • Dodge Dart K · Dodge (Chrysler)
  • Nissan Tsuru II · 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
  • Mexico connects to the Internet · Tecnológico de Monterrey

Fashion

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

Sports

  • América are league champions · 1988–89 Mexican Primera División
  • 2 Olympic medals for Mexico in Seoul · 1988 Summer Olympics: 2 bronze

In the news

  • Bank siege in Los Mochis (1988-04-20)
  • Salinas wins a disputed election (1988-07-06)
  • ECO news channel goes on air (1988-09-01)
  • Hurricane Gilbert hits the Yucatán (1988-09-14)
  • Hurricane Gilbert disaster in Monterrey (1988-09-17)
  • Tampico Bridge opens (1988-10-17)
  • Salinas sworn in, bishops attend (1988-12-01)

1988: the Year of the Earth Dragon

People born from about 4 February 1988 to 3 February 1989 share the Dragon as their year animal, with the Earth element: confidence and ambition with steadiness and care. Those born earlier in January belong to the Fire Rabbit year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1988?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1988. In cinemas, people watched “Ni de aquí, ni de allá”. In the news: Bank siege in Los Mochis. 1988 was also the Year of the Earth Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1988.

What animal year was 1988?

1988 was the Year of the Earth Dragon, from about 4 February 1988 to 3 February 1989. People born in January 1988 belong to the Fire Rabbit year.

How old is someone born in 1988?

Someone born in 1988 turns 38 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026