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Every year on the fifth of May millions of people across the world head out on the streets to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Street parties, carnivals, dancing, and music make for a joyous time to celebrate everything about Mexican culture. Many are under the misconception that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day. This is actually celebrated on September 16. In fact, Cinco de Mayo commemorates a battle that took place between the Mexicans and French armies in the 1860s.

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1. The Battle of Puebla

The France-Mexico conflict began in 1861 when Napoleon III recognized the importance of Mexico being a close neighbor to the US. By taking Mexico, he could lend his support to the Confederate cause in the US civil war that was already underway.

But Napoleon III underestimated the resistance he would face on arrival in the town of Puebla.

assault to Puebla prison by French army soldiers

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