Every year on May 5, people across the United States come together to commemorate the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "May 5th" in Spanish. However, even some Latinos in the U.S. may be unaware that the history of Cinco de Mayo is marked more by violence than by traditional dances or beer.
On Cinco de Mayo, Mexico commemorates its victory over France in the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5th, 1862. No, Cinco de Mayo has nothing to do with Mexican Independence Day, which actually occurred on September 16, 1810, when Mexicans ended Spanish rule.
