Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
Mexican politician, 49th President of Mexico
Born
March 12th, 1911
114 years ago
Died
July 15th, 1979
45 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Mexico
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Presided over Mexico during the 1968 Summer Olympics
Initiated major public works programs
Facilitated the expansion of tourism industry
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