[DOC] [TLE] Cinco de Mayo - Wikipedia [PAR] Cinco de Mayo is a celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to ... [DOC] [TLE] Battle of Puebla - Wikipedia [PAR] The Battle of Puebla took place on 5 May 1862, near the city of Puebla during the 
French intervention in Mexico. The battle ended in a victory for the Mexican Army 
over the occupying French forces. The French eventually overran the Mexicans in 
subsequent battles, but the ... The Mexican victory is celebrated yearly on the fifth 
of May. [DOC] [TLE] Cinco de Mayo, explained: how a Mexican battle cry became an ... [PAR] May 5, 2016 ... On Thursday, many Americans are celebrating a holiday they likely ... But Cinco 
de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day (September 16) ... Cinco de Mayo 
does, however, have roots in Mexico's struggle with another European power. ... 
the Mexican victory at Puebla made the French pause long enough... [DOC] [TLE] Cinco de Mayo - Holidays - HISTORY.com [PAR] Ever wonder why May 5th is celebrated in the U.S. and Mexico? ... the Mexican 
army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the ... culture and 
heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. ... For 
many Mexicans, however, May 5 is a day like any other: It is not a federal holiday,
... [DOC] [TLE] Cinco de Mayo - May 05, 1862 - HISTORY.com [PAR] On this day in History, Cinco de Mayo on May 05, 1862. Learn ... Today, 
Mexicans celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla as Cinco de Mayo, a 
national... [DOC] [TLE] 7 Things You May Not Know About Cinco de Mayo - History in the ... [PAR] May 3, 2012 ... Ever wonder why May 5th is celebrated in the U.S. and Mexico? ... In fact, many 
people still falsely believe it is Mexico's independence day, rather than a ... 
undermanned Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. ... 
Mexico's victory at Puebla slowed, but did not stop, France's assault. [DOC] [TLE] Cinco de Mayo from Mexonline.com - The Battle of Puebla, Mexico ... [PAR] It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of ... It 
is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually ... 
The battle at Puebla in 1862 happened at a violent and chaotic time in Mexico's 
history. ... were able to stop and defeat a well outfitted French army of 6,500 
soldiers,... [DOC] [TLE] No, Cinco de Mayo Is Not Mexican Independence Day  Here's ... [PAR] May 5, 2016 ... It's not Mexico's Independence Day: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the triumph 
of the Mexican army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. ... Cinco de Mayo 
commemorates a military victory over France  not Spain. ... The first American 
Cinco de Mayo celebrations date back to the 1860s, when Mexicans... [DOC] [TLE] Cinco de Mayo: The Guns of the Battle of Puebla - Guns.com [PAR] May 5, 2015 ... That is celebrated on September 16 and involved a Catholic priest, freed ... 
Mexicans re-enact the Battle of Puebla during Cinco de Mayo celebrations. ... 
most of what France had previously lay claim to in North America during the ... on 
the Mexican side (many of these troops were farmers one day and... [DOC] [TLE] Do People In Mexico Celebrate Cinco De Mayo? | Wonderopolis [PAR] Many people believe Cinco de Mayo (5th of May" in Spanish) is a ... Mexico's 
Independence Day is actually September 16. ... of the Mexican army over the 
French army on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla. ... July, it's understandable 
that Mexican-Americans would celebrate the 5th of May. .... They beat the best 
platoon! [DOC] [TLE] Holidays for Kids: Cinco de Mayo - Ducksters [PAR] This is in honor of when the Mexican army defeated the French in the Battle of 
Puebla on May 5, 1862. Who celebrates this day? The day is mostly celebrated 
by... [DOC] [TLE]

Question: Many Mexican-Americans celebrate this day on when Mexico defeated France at the Battle of Puebla
Answer: Cinco de Mayo