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 President: Abelardo L. Rodríguez (until November 30), Lázaro Cárdenas (starting December 1) Interior Secretary (SEGOB): Juan Rios then Eduardo Vasconcelos then Narciso Bassols then Juan D. Cabral then Juan de Dios Bojorquez Secretary of Foreign Affairs (SRE): Emilio Portes Gil then Eduardo Hay Communications Secretary (SCT): Miguel M. Acosta Guajardo then Rodolfo Elias Calles Education Secretary (SEP): Narciso Bassols then Eduardo Vasconcelos then Ignacio Garcia Tellez Secretary of Defense (SEDENA): Pablo Quiroga Escamilla
Supreme Court
President of the Supreme Court: Francisco H. Ruiz then Daniel V. Valencia
Governors Aguascalientes: Juan G. Alvarado Lavallade Campeche: Eduardo Mena Córdova Chiapas: Victórico R. Grajales Chihuahua: Rodrigo M. Quevedo Coahuila: Jesús Valdez Sánchez Colima: Miguel G. Santa Ana Durango: Enrique R. Calderón Guanajuato: José Inocente Lugo Guerrero: José Inocente Lugo Hidalgo: Ernesto Viveros Jalisco: Everardo Topete State of Mexico: Eucario López Michoacán: Rafael Ordorica Morelos: José Refugio Bustamante Nayarit: Joaquín Cardoso Nuevo León: Gregorio Morales Sánchez Oaxaca: Anastasio García Toledo Puebla: Gustavo Ariza Querétaro: Ramón Rodríguez Familiar San Luis Potosí: Mateo Fernández Netro Sinaloa: Manuel Páez Sonora: Ramón Ramos Tabasco: Víctor Fernández Manero Tamaulipas: Enrique Canseco Tlaxcala: Adolfo Bonilla Veracruz: Miguel Alemán Valdés Yucatán: Fernando Cárdenas Zacatecas: Matías Ramos
Events
February 5 – the bandera militar flag of Mexico is adopted. November 30 – Lázaro Cárdenas becomes president of Mexico after winning the federal elections.
Popular culture
Sports
Music
Film Dos monjes Janitzio Mujeres sin alma
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). December 12 Leopoldo Flores, artist, member of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana (d. April 3, 1934). Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado, president of Mexico (1982–1988) Guadalupe Robledo (José Lothario), wrestler and manager (NWA, WWE, CWF).(d. 2018)
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