May fifth (cinco de mayo) is a national holiday in Mexico. Do you know why? Back in the year 1862, a French army of 6,000 well-armed men invaded Mexico, led by General Laurencez. The excuse was that Mexico owed money to their country and could not pay it right then. But they were also allied with the Mexican conservatives to overthrow the liberal government of President Juárez and found an empire. General Ignacio Zaragoza faced these forces in the city of Puebla with only 4,000 poorly-equipped men with little training. Laurencez was so sure of his superiority that he attacked the Mexican army head on as a sign of his contempt. This mistake cost the lives of one thousand Frenchmen on that battlefield. Zaragoza defeated them and make them retreat. Although this did not stop them, and the Empire of Maximilian was founded in our country, the event had great impact. Each year, we commemorate that battle on the fifth of May.
2007-04-23 11:56:37 · 5 answers · asked by angeleyes 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well said "Mi hermano".
2007-04-23 12:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
But, to answer your question, it comes right after 4 de Mayo and right before 6 de Mayo.
2007-04-23 12:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OH I thought you meant Mayo as in Mayonaise. HAHAHA
I used to love the Cinco de Mayo festival in San Diego.
2007-04-23 12:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by cladiusneroimperator 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cinco de Mayo is an advertising campaign for Corona beer and Jose Quairvo tequila.
2007-04-23 12:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by RomeoMike 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
And thats the way it is!
"Never fight the Americans without nuclear weapons."
- Indian Army General after the First Gulf War
2007-04-23 11:59:45 · answer #5 · answered by patrsup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AND have you noticed how around the 5th of May there are SINKO holes around Mexico City?
It that a coincidence or did they know the Sinko de Myoh?
2007-04-23 12:14:07 · answer #6 · answered by Wonka 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
So, what's your question?
2007-04-23 12:04:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
all I know its a day my Mexican Gardner takes...off and I get drunk on tequila...viva Mexico..I mean California...
2007-04-23 12:01:39 · answer #8 · answered by jeary 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋