Battle of Puebla: Mexico Defeats France on Cinco de Mayo
Mexican forces repelled a larger, better-equipped French army at Puebla, delivering a crucial morale boost that slowed the invaders' advance toward Mexico City despite their eventual defeat. This unexpected victory birthed El Día de la Batalla de Puebla in the state of Puebla and evolved into the widely celebrated Cinco de Mayo across the United States.
May 5, 1862
164 years ago
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