May 5: Why Do We REALLY Celebrate Cinco de Mayo? |
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This Day in History May 5: Get ready for a history rollercoaster! Join us as we explore the unexpected turn of events on May 5th, where Napoleon meets his end and the Mexican Army emerges victorious against the French forces. It's a plot twist you won't want to miss! #Napoleon #CincodeMayo
May 5, 1821 Deposed French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte dies at age 51 of stomach cancer in exile on the remote Atlantic island of St. Helena—he had lived on the island since his removal from power in 1815 May 5, 1862 The Mexican Army defeats an elite French military force 80 miles southeast of Mexico City in the Battle of Puebla, inspiring the Cinco de Mayo holiday Why It Matters: Each of these events offers a lesson in courage, resilience, and the power of human spirit. By understanding our past, we gain insight into the present and inspiration for the future Want to watch more of today’s events? Copy and paste this link: https://youtu.be/k1VMjn09zpM Subscribe to Learn with Mr. Louis: Don't miss our daily dive into history! Subscribe now and join us as we commemorate significant moments from our past, share insights from over 20 years of teaching, and explore the stories that connect us all. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a high school history student, there's something here for you. Together, let's make history come alive! You can purchase May's Today in History and other products at Learn with Mr. Louis on Teachers Pay Teachers. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Learn-With-Mr-Louis Join Mr. Louis' Email List and receive a free TPT product of your choice https://forms.gle/BQUVwNPoTCgs1YJA8 Mr. Louis' Website https://www.learnwithmrlouis.com Mr. Louis' Instagram https://instagram.com/learnwithmrlouis Mr. Louis' Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Mr. Louis' Pinterest https://pin.it/1X67fpg #historyguy #historyenthusiasts #highschoolhistory #epichistory #briskhistory #historyoftheworld #historical #today #studyhistory #learnhistory #historylesson |