1934 in Mexico explained
Events in the year 1934 in Mexico.
Historical Context and Key Events
- Flag Adoption: On February 5, 1934, Mexico adopted the bandera militar, a new national flag design which remained in use until 1968. This change reflected Mexico’s evolving national identity and military heritage.
- Presidential Transition: On November 30, 1934, Lázaro Cárdenas assumed the presidency from Abelardo L. Rodríguez, following a successful federal election. Cárdenas' presidency marked the beginning of significant social and economic reforms in Mexico.
Popular Culture and Notable Figures
- Film and Literature: The year saw the release of influential Mexican films such as Dos monjes, Janitzio, and Mujeres sin alma. These films contributed to the development of Mexican cinema during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
- Notable Births:
- Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas (May 1) - A key political figure and founder of the Party of the Democratic Revolution, shaping Mexican politics in subsequent decades.
- Rius (June 20) - Renowned political cartoonist and writer, influential in Mexican satire and socio-political commentary.
- Beatriz Sheridan (June 25) - Prominent actress and director, known for her contributions to Mexican theater and television.
Incumbents
Federal government
Supreme Court
See also: National Supreme Court of Justice.
- President of the Supreme Court: Francisco H. Ruiz then Daniel V. Valencia
Governors
Events
Popular culture
Film
Literature
Notable births
- February 7 – Juan Corona, serial killer (d. 2019)
- February 17 — Salvador Flores Huerta, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas (1993–2006) (d. 2018).
- March 28 – Sixto Valencia Burgos, caricaturist
- May 1 – Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, politician, founder of the Party of the Democratic Revolution.
- May 4 — Humberto Lugo Gil, Governor of Hidalgo 1998–1999
- June 15 – Rubén Aguirre, television actor
- June 20 — Rius (Eduardo Humberto del Río García), political cartoonist and writer (d. 2017)
- June 25 – Beatriz Sheridan, Mexican actress, director (d. 2006)
- July 22 — Eric del Castillo, actor
- September 21 — Maria Rubio, actress (d. 2018).[2]
- December 12
Notes and References
- Book: Dieter, Nohlen . Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I . 2005 . 978-0-19-928357-6 . 472.
- News: El Universal. Mexico City . Maria Rubio, la estrella que interpreto Catalina Creel. es. Maria Rubio, the star who played Catalina Creel.