1076: The Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo
1076: The Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo  
Podcast: History Daily
Published On: Mon May 05 2025
Description: May 5, 1862. Following the French invasion of Mexico, Mexican soldiers succeed in defending the town of Puebla, sealing a victory that will be commemorated by the national holiday, Cinco de Mayo. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.