Mexico's History By alesser Period: Jan 1, 1961 to Sep 24, 2011 Mexico's History Oct 2, 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre Sep 1, 1977 Oil Boom Sep 19, 1985 Mexico City Earthquake Jan 1, 1990 Drug Cartel Jan 1, 2009 Swine Flu Pandemic Sep 20, 2011 Drug Cartel Leader Captured