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Born in 1997: Mexico

This was Mexico in 1997. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 1997?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1997. In cinemas, people watched “Por si no te vuelvo a ver (In Case I Never See You Again)”. In the news: Spanish language congress in Zacatecas. 1997 was also the Year of the Fire Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1997.

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • Por si no te vuelvo a ver (In Case I Never See You Again) · Juan Pablo Villaseñor

On TV

  • Otro Rollo · Adal Ramones · late-night show
  • En Familia con Chabelo · Canal 2 · Xavier López «Chabelo» (1967-11-26)
  • Siempre en Domingo · Raúl Velasco · music variety show (1969-12-14)
  • Plaza Sésamo · Canal 5 · Sesame Street for Latin America (1972-10-06)

Cartoons

  • Animaniacs · On Canal 5
  • Dragon Ball Z · On Canal 5 (1997-09-02)

Cars

  • Nissan Tsuru, Mexico's best-seller · Nissan

Snacks and ice creams

  • Tostilocos · Street snack
  • Cornetto and Magnum · Helados Holanda

Phones and gadgets

  • The 'Amigo Kit' on store shelves · Telcel
  • Renting at Videocentro · Videocentro / Blockbuster
  • Telmex's long-distance monopoly ends · Telmex (1997-01-01)

Fashion

  • The Andrea catalogue · Direct selling
  • Pineda Covalin silk scarves · Mexican design

Sports

  • Guadalajara are league champions · Verano 1997 tournament, Mexican Primera División (1997-06-01)
  • Cruz Azul are league champions · Invierno 1997 tournament, Mexican Primera División (1997-12-07)

In the news

  • Spanish language congress in Zacatecas (1997-04-07)
  • PRI loses its majority (1997-07-06)
  • Hurricane Pauline devastates Acapulco (1997-10-09)
  • Cárdenas becomes Mexico City's first elected head (1997-12-05)
  • The first Teletón (1997-12-12)
  • Snow in Guadalajara (1997-12-13)
  • Acteal massacre (1997-12-22)

1997: the Year of the Fire Ox

People born from about 4 February 1997 to 3 February 1998 share the Ox as their year animal, with the Fire element: patience and quiet strength with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Fire Rat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 1997?

Here is what Mexico was like in 1997. In cinemas, people watched “Por si no te vuelvo a ver (In Case I Never See You Again)”. In the news: Spanish language congress in Zacatecas. 1997 was also the Year of the Fire Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1997.

What animal year was 1997?

1997 was the Year of the Fire Ox, from about 4 February 1997 to 3 February 1998. People born in January 1997 belong to the Fire Rat year.

How old is someone born in 1997?

Someone born in 1997 turns 29 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026