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During the French-Mexican War, the Battle of Puebla was fought on May 5, 1862. Mexican forces won the battle against the much larger and better equipped French Army.
Many confuse Cinco De Mayo with Mexican Independence Day, which is September 16. Mexico gained independence from Spain on that day in 1810.
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∙ 12y agoDuring the French-Mexican War, the Battle of Puebla was fought on May 5, 1862. Mexican forces won the battle against the much larger and better equipped French Army.
Many confuse Cinco De Mayo with Mexican Independence Day, which is September 16. Mexico gained independence from Spain on that day in 1810.
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What happened in the mid-nineteenth century 1850s that led to the killing of hundreds of aborigines?
Cinco de Mayo
Who was the leader of Mexico in the time Cinco de Mayo was made?
Benito Juarez was the president of Mexico when the Battle of Puebla or Cinco de Mayo happened.
How do you say happy cinco de mayo to your friends and family in Spanish?
Feliz cinco de mayo!
Can WikiAnswers give you information on Cinco de Mayo?
Yes! For information about Cinco de Mayo, visit the Cinco de Mayo category at the Related Link.
How do you wish someone a Happy Cinco de Mayo in Spanish?
Feliz Cinco de Mayo ¡Cinco feliz De Mayonesa!
What name do Mexicans give Cinco de Mayo?
Precisely that: Cinco de Mayo.
What is the traditional Mexican greeting for Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is not a Mexican holiday. It originated in California during the 1860's and is a commemoration of the Battle of Puebla. A simple "Feliz Cinco de Mayo!" will do just fine or "Tenga un feliz Cinco de Mayo!" ("Have a happy 5th of May!") Cinco de Mayo is NOT the same as Mexican Independence Day, which takes place on September 16th and is also known as "El Grito de Dolores" ("The Shout of Dolores," referring to the cry of independence issued on that day in 1810 from the town of Dolores.)
Feliz Cinco de Mayo mi hombre?
Happy Cinco de Mayo my man!
When is the celebration of Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the 5th of May, and that is when it is celebrated.
Why was Cinco de Mayo May 5?
The reason that Cinco de Mayo happened is because of Mexico's victory over the French in Pueblo. This event occurred on May 5, 1862.
In what year the event of Cinco de Mayo happened?
The battle of Puebla happened on May 5, 1862.
How do you happy Cinco de Mayo in spanish?
The translation would be "Felíz Cinco de Mayo." Note that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated much more in the US than in Mexico!
