"Cinco de Mayo literally translates to 'the fifth of May' and marks the day in 1862 that Mexico defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla."
"The short battle lasted only from daybreak to early evening and resulted in the deaths of around 500 Frenchmen and only about 100 Mexicans."
"The Battle of Puebla wasn't a turning point in the larger war, but the victory became symbolic for Mexicans while they continued to resist French invaders."
"The Franco-Mexican War ended in 1867, when the French withdrew completely."
Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5, marks the 1862 victory of Mexico over France in the Battle of Puebla. This holiday is often confused with Mexico's Independence Day. The battle was part of the larger Franco-Mexican War, which began when President Benito Juárez suspended foreign loan payments, prompting France, Britain, and Spain to intervene. Despite being outnumbered, Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the French, resulting in a symbolic victory. The war continued until 1867 when French forces withdrew completely.
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