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      • In the U.S., where it's celebrated with tacos, tequila and margarita specials, Cinco de Mayo is often incorrectly believed to be Mexico's Independence Day. Reality check: Cinco de Mayo — or, in English, May 5 — marks a Mexican victory over France 50 years after Mexico's independence. Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on Sept. 16.
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  1. Oct 23, 2009 · Many people outside Mexico mistakenly believe that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican independence, which was declared more than 50 years before the Battle of Puebla.

  2. May 5, 2024 · On the fifth of May each year, Americans across the nation celebrate Cinco de Mayo -- a holiday often mistaken as Mexican Independence Day. Mexicans actually celebrate their independence on...

  3. Sep 26, 2024 · However, many people are surprised to learn that Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated in Mexico, apart from some specific regions, and is often confused with Mexican Independence Day (which actually falls on September 16).

  4. May 3, 2024 · In the U.S., where it's celebrated with tacos, tequila and margarita specials, Cinco de Mayo is often incorrectly believed to be Mexico's Independence Day. Reality check: Cinco de Mayo — or, in English, May 5 — marks a Mexican victory over France 50 years after Mexico's independence.

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  5. May 4, 2023 · Part of the confusion among many Americans about what Cinco de Mayo celebrates is likely because it's much catchier-sounding and easier for English speakers to say than...

  6. May 5, 2015 · So why is Cinco de Mayo often confused with Mexicos Independence Day, Dieciseis de Septiembre, on September 16th? For starters, history isn't taught very well, says de la...

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  8. May 5, 2023 · The meaning of Cinco de Mayo has nothing to do with the United States. Instead, it commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, in which overpowered Mexican troops managed to defeat the French army. Let's back up a year to understand why the French were even fighting Mexico.

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