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Cinco de Mayo, Mexican and Independence Day

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 3d

What is Cinco de Mayo? Is it Mexican Independence Day? Here's the origin of the holiday

The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

South Bend Tribune on MSN · 3d

What is Cinco de Mayo and why do we celebrate it? (No, it's not Mexican Independence Day)

It's actually more popular in the United States than in Mexico. And it may have helped tip the American Civil War in favor of the Union.

WBTV on MSN · 3d

Understanding Cinco de Mayo, which is not Mexican Independence Day

On May 5 every year, people across the United States celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that is often mistaken as Mexican Independence Day. Mexicans celebrate their independence on Sept. 16 each year.

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Cinco de Mayo deals and freebies

Despite the belief that Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican Independence Day, it does not. Rather, it does celebrate the Mexican ...

Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN4d

How a Mexican battle victory gave rise to a popular U.S. celebration

Monday is Cinco De Mayo, a holiday rooted in Mexican history that has been adopted by millions of Americans. The holiday is ...

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