Timeline Monday 16 March 1863

Monday 16 March 1863

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Events on Monday 16 March 1863 1

1863 French forces capture Puebla Key siege in France's intervention in Mexico French troops besieged and captured the Mexican city of Puebla on 17 May 1863 after a two-month siege, avenging their defeat there the previous year. The victory opened the road to Mexico City during France's military intervention in Mexico.