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Also known as the Battle of Puebla Day, the fifth of May, or Cinco de Mayo, celebrates the date of the victory of the Mexican army on May 5, 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
Previously seen as a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has in recent decades evolved in the U.S. into a rich and storied commemoration of Mexican heritage, issues, and culture.
Learn more at https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/cinco-de-mayo.