Cinco de Mayo

Why do some celebrate Cinco de Mayo, well here's a first fact, it's not Mexico Independence Day it's September 16. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican's Army's phenomenal victory against French forces of Napoleon III on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla. During the Battle of Puebla the French forces were under the command of General Ignacio Zaragoza. The Mexican victory unfortunately only lasted for a while. A year later, France with 30,000 troops, were able to defeat the Mexican army, capture Mexico City, and install Emperor Maximilian as ruler of Mexico. So Cinco de Mayo is a day to remember Mexico's victory and honor the lost soldiers during battle.
Link of where I gathered information: Cinco de Mayo
              General Ingnacio Zaragoza                                   Emperor Maximilian