Category: History

Spanning back to the 19th century, Cinco De Mayo, or the fifth of May, signifies a crucial event in Mexican history when the country stood up against foreign invasion. The day commends…

“Cinco De Mayo,” often misunderstood as Mexico’s Independence Day, actually commemorates the Mexican army’s triumph over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It carries significant cultural symbolism…

The momentous event occurred on May 5, 1862, in the Mexican city of Puebla, which ultimately laid the groundwork for what we now celebrate as Cinco de Mayo. A seemingly insurmountable French…

Initially observed in the mid-19th century, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces. At first, celebratory events were largely restricted to the Mexican state of Puebla, where…