1862-05-05

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This Day in History: 1862-05-05

(May 05, 1862)
On this day in 1862, Mexico defeated Napoleon III’s French forces at the Battle of Puebla, a victory that became a symbol of resistance to foreign dominance and is today commemorated as Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday.