Timeline Monday 5 May 1862

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Monday 5 May 1862

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Events on Monday 5 May 1862 1

1862 Battle of Puebla Mexican army defeats invading French forces An outnumbered Mexican force under General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the invading French army at Puebla, delaying the French intervention in Mexico. The victory is commemorated annually as Cinco de Mayo.

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