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Born in 2016: Mexico

This was Mexico in 2016. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Mexico like in 2016?

Here is what Mexico was like in 2016. The biggest song was “One Dance”. In cinemas, people watched “Captain America: Civil War”. In the news: Temixco mayor murdered. 2016 was also the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2016.

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Songs

  • One Dance · Drake feat. WizKid & Kyla
  • Borro cassette · Maluma
  • I Took a Pill in Ibiza (Seeb Remix) · Mike Posner
  • Middle · DJ Snake
  • Duele el corazón · Enrique Iglesias

Films

  • Captain America: Civil War · No. 1 at the Mexican box office
  • Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice · No. 2 at the Mexican box office

On TV

  • Ventaneando · TV Azteca · Pati Chapoy (1996-01-22)
  • Hoy · Las Estrellas · morning show (1998-08-03)
  • La Academia · TV Azteca · singing reality show (2002-06-30)
  • La rosa de Guadalupe · Televisa · anthology series (2008-02-05)

Cars

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

Phones and gadgets

  • Three in four have a smartphone · ENDUTIH (INEGI/IFT)
  • Digital TVs in most homes · ENDUTIH (INEGI/IFT)

Sports

  • 5 Olympic medals for Mexico in Rio de Janeiro · 2016 Summer Olympics: 3 silver, 2 bronze
  • Pachuca are league champions · Clausura 2016 tournament, Liga MX (2016-05-29)
  • Lupita González wins Olympic silver in the 20 km walk · 2016 Summer Olympics, Rio de Janeiro (2016-08-19)
  • Tigres UANL are league champions · Apertura 2016 tournament, Liga MX (2016-12-25)

In the news

  • Temixco mayor murdered (2016-01-02)
  • "El Chapo" caught for the third time (2016-01-08)
  • Topo Chico prison riot (2016-02-11)
  • Pope Francis arrives (2016-02-12)
  • Petrochemical plant blast in Coatzacoalcos (2016-04-20)
  • Rodin's "Gates of Hell" at the Soumaya (2016-06-03)
  • Revillagigedo becomes World Heritage (2016-07-17)
  • Mexicable opens (2016-10-04)

2016: the Year of the Fire Monkey

People born from about 4 February 2016 to 3 February 2017 share the Monkey as their year animal, with the Fire element: cleverness and playfulness with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Goat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Mexico like in 2016?

Here is what Mexico was like in 2016. The biggest song was “One Dance”. In cinemas, people watched “Captain America: Civil War”. In the news: Temixco mayor murdered. 2016 was also the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2016.

What was the No. 1 song in Mexico in 2016?

“One Dance” was the biggest song of 2016 in Mexico.

What animal year was 2016?

2016 was the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February 2016 to 3 February 2017. People born in January 2016 belong to the Wood Goat year.

How old is someone born in 2016?

Someone born in 2016 turns 10 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026