2012 Event A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes near the border of Mexico's states Guerrero and Oaxaca 1973 Event 6.8 quake centered in Oaxaca State in Mexico kills 527 1967 Birthday Vinny Castilla, born in Oaxaca, Mexico, infielder for the Colorado Rockies 1882 Birthday Jose Vasconcelos, Oaxaca Mexico, politician/essayist/philosopher 1806 Birthday Benito Pablo Juarez, born in Oaxaca, Mexico, president of Mexico, 1858-72
