Cinco de Mayo: Surprising and Fun Facts

History of May 5

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, during the Franco-Mexican War.

Important Facts

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is:

* Not Mexico's Independence Day * Not a federal holiday in Mexico * Not commonly referred to as "Cinco de Mayo" in Mexico