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3 days ago · Mexico - Independence, Revolution, 1810: Although the Spanish crown initially rejected O’Donojú’s recognition of Mexican independence, the date now recognized as that of separation from Old Spain is in fact August 24, 1821. The first Mexican Empire spanned only a short transitional period during which Mexico became an independent republic. Independence from the former mother country had ...
4 days ago · Cinco de Mayo is commonly confused with Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Mexican Independence Day is ...
3 days ago · Labour Day (May 1) in Mexico is part of an international holiday. The more widely celebrated patriotic events are Independence Day (September 16) and Cinco de Mayo (May 5), which commemorates a victory over French invaders in 1862.
3 days ago · On Sept. 16, 1810—the date now celebrated as Mexican Independence Day—Hidalgo issued the “Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores”), calling for the end of rule by Spanish peninsulars, for equality of races, and for redistribution of land.
1 day ago · When Mexico achieved its independence, the southern portion of New Spain became independent as well, as a result of the Treaty of Córdoba, so Central America, present-day Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and part of Chiapas were incorporated into the Mexican Empire. Although Mexico now had its own government, there was ...
4 days ago · The Rumbazo music festival will be taking over the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center for its third year during Mexican Independence Day Weekend on Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14.
3 days ago · The nation will celebrate freedom on Thursday and area residents will join in on the festivities in different ways. The largest crowd will gather, as usual, at Clovis’ Greene Acres Park all day for the 20th Smoke on the Water events. Fireworks highlight festivities beginning at dark, around 9 p.m. Smoke on the Water will also include a skateboard...
