Cinco de Mayo

POSTED BY: Jasonzzz
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 5, 2004 19:55
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JASONZZZ

Wednesday, May 5, 2004 7:55 PM

This day in 1862, a small ragtag collection of Mexican soldiers defeated the larger, better-equipped French army in the Battle of Puebla.

The French surrendered finally in 1867 and their installed ruler was executed a month later.

We celebrate Cinco de Mayo


http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/features/2549439

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