In the news1950
First commercial television broadcast in 1950
On August 31, 1950, the first commercial television station in Mexico, XHTV channel 4, began broadcasting.
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In the news1950
On August 31, 1950, the first commercial television station in Mexico, XHTV channel 4, began broadcasting.
What people wore
Traditional menswear in Nuevo León
Men's traditional suits in Nuevo León included shirts with metal snaps or tarugos, which were elongated buttons formerly made from bone. They also wore suede jackets called cueras, which featured leather fringe strips approximately 12 cm long on the back and sleeves.
Getting around
Mule travel to Huautla before 1956
Before 1956, reaching Huautla de Jiménez required traveling 50 kilometers on mule-back over rugged trails, a journey that took a full day after arriving in Teotitlán de Flores Magón.
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In the news1954
In 1954, the U.S. launched Operation Wetback, which resulted in the deportation of nearly 4 million Mexican immigrants back to Mexico.
Music
Festivals Featured Processional Music and Dance
Religious festivals, such as the Festival of Guadalupe in Saltillo, featured processions involving trumpets, flutes, and drums, alongside traditional dances performed by crowds. Among indigenous groups, specific ceremonial music accompanied dances like the Peyote or Squash dances.
Daily life
Traditional cooking methods persisted despite new technology
While gas stoves and electric mills became available between 1950 and 1960, many families continued using traditional charcoal or firewood for cooking daily meals. Some housewives even resisted buying store-bought tortillas, preferring to hand-press them despite the hour-long effort.