Today"s homepage takes us to the Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende, to toast Cinco de Mayo, or "Fifth of May." Not to be confused with Mexico"s Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo instead marks Mexico’s 1862 triumph over France at the Battle of Puebla. The holiday is observed in Mexico but has become popular in the US since the 1980s thanks to various advertising campaigns. Here it has evolved into a wider celebration of Mexican culture, whether it is food, history, art, or the colorful architecture of cities like San Miguel de Allende, established in the 16th century, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Today in History
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World Elephant Day
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Aerial view of the Colorado River Delta in Mexico
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Can you see the family resemblance?
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A gentle wind fills this sail
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A timeless view of the night sky
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El Valle de la Luna, Chile
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National Cherry Blossom Festival
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Smoking nights in Austria
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Protecting endangered giants
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Take a break! It s Labor Day!
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World Meteorological Day
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Don t go chasing waterfalls
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New beginnings
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Womens History Month
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Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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International Archaeology Day