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Born in 2002: Mexico

This was Mexico in 2002. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 2002?

Here is what Mexico was like in 2002. The biggest song was “Overprotected”. In cinemas, people watched “Spider-Man”. In the news: La Espuela coal mine disaster. 2002 was also the Year of the Water Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2002.

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Songs

  • Overprotected · Britney Spears

Films

  • Spider-Man · No. 1 at the Mexican box office
  • Ice Age · No. 2 at the Mexican box office
  • The Crime of Padre Amaro · Sony

On TV

  • Otro Rollo · Adal Ramones · late-night show
  • En Familia con Chabelo · Canal 2 · Xavier López «Chabelo» (1967-11-26)
  • Plaza Sésamo · Canal 5 · Sesame Street for Latin America (1972-10-06)
  • Mujer, casos de la vida real · Silvia Pinal (1986-02-04)

Cars

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

Snacks and ice creams

  • Takis · Barcel
  • Solero ice cream · Helados Holanda

Phones and gadgets

  • GSM arrives at Telcel · Telcel
  • The home computer spreads · Census (INEGI)

Fashion

  • Emos · Skinny jeans and side fringes

Sports

  • América are league champions · Verano 2002 tournament, Mexican Primera División (2002-05-26)
  • Mexico beat Croatia in their 2002 World Cup opener · 2002 FIFA World Cup, group stage (2002-06-03)
  • USA knock Mexico out of the 2002 World Cup · 2002 FIFA World Cup, round of 16 (2002-06-17)
  • Toluca are league champions · Apertura 2002 tournament, Mexican Primera División (2002-12-21)

In the news

  • La Espuela coal mine disaster (2002-01-23)
  • Big Brother premieres (2002-03-03)
  • Benjamín Arellano Félix captured (2002-03-09)
  • UN summit in Monterrey (2002-03-18)
  • Juan Diego made a saint (2002-07-31)
  • Texcoco airport plan cancelled (2002-08-01)
  • Hurricane Isidore hits Yucatán (2002-09-20)
  • Work starts on the Periférico second deck (2002-09-30)

2002: the Year of the Water Horse

People born from about 4 February 2002 to 3 February 2003 share the Horse as their year animal, with the Water element: freedom and enthusiasm with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Snake year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 2002?

Here is what Mexico was like in 2002. The biggest song was “Overprotected”. In cinemas, people watched “Spider-Man”. In the news: La Espuela coal mine disaster. 2002 was also the Year of the Water Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2002.

What was the No. 1 song in Mexico in 2002?

“Overprotected” was the biggest song of 2002 in Mexico.

What animal year was 2002?

2002 was the Year of the Water Horse, from about 4 February 2002 to 3 February 2003. People born in January 2002 belong to the Metal Snake year.

How old is someone born in 2002?

Someone born in 2002 turns 24 in 2026.

How can I see the exact day I was born?

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Last updated October 28, 2026