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It is one and the same: The Battle of Puebla occurred on May 5th, 1862 (Spanish: Cinco de Mayo de 1862) when 4,500 Mexican soldiers and militia fought and won against French forces (6,500) who were better prepared, better supplied, and hadn't been defeated for more than 50 years. This happened during the Second Franco-Mexican War (1862-1867).
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What holiday commemorates Mexico's victory over the French invasion?
El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla (Cinco de Mayo)
What are the ratings and certificates for Cinco de Mayo La batalla - 2013?
Cinco de Mayo La batalla - 2013 is rated/received certificates of: Mexico:B15 USA:R
What imperial power did Mexico defeat on the 5th of May?
The Battle of Puebla, also known as the Battle of the 5th of May (Spanish: Batalla del Cinco de Mayo).
Where was the main battle of Cinco de Mayo?
in puebla
Where does Cinco De mayo go on?
puebla in mexico
Where and in what year was el Cinco de Mayo battle fought?
La batalla fue en Puebla, cerca de la Ciudad de México, en el año 1862.
What does Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5. It is a Mexican day of celebration for the Battle at Puebla.
What city did the Cinco de Mayo war happen in?
puebla
Where in Mexico in Cinco de Mayo mainly celebrated?
Puebla
What regions of Mexico is cinco de mayo celebrated in?
Puebla
When and where in the modern times did the ideas come for popularizing the Cinco de Mayo celebration?
It came from President Porfirio Díaz ho was in Cinco de Mayo's battle also called Batalla de Puebla. In US, beer companies use the celebration as a marketing strategy for Latin immigrants. Some people even believe Cinco de Mayo is the day of Mexican independence.
What year did Cinco de Mayo become important?
Cinco de Mayo has been celebrated in Puebla and California since 1863.
