when he called on all Mexicans to take up arms against the Spanish army and gain their independence. Sept. 16, however, is officially considered Mexico's Independence Day. The ringing of the bells ...

It's a popular misconception that Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish, is Mexico's Independence Day or is the Mexican counterpart to the United States' Fourth of July.

Then, in 1821, Agustín de Iturbide, a Spanish-supporting soldier who flipped ... In America, people often confuse Mexico’s independence day celebrations with Cinco de Mayo, says Albarrán ...

This began the 11-year Mexican War of Independence in which Mexico ultimately freed itself from Spanish colonial rule for over 300 years, USA TODAY reported. This important day in history ...

16, is Mexican Independence Day. It is akin to the Fourth of July ... launched their yearslong struggle to gain independence from Spanish rule. The states of the Central American Federation ...

PHOENIX — Mexico's Independence Day, celebrated on Sept ... 16 commemorating the beginning of the fight for independence against Spanish forces, who controlled the country for more than 300 ...

The date marks the beginning of the country’s emergence from Spanish rule in the early ... 16 September was then made Mexico’s day of independence. The day is marked by a series of large ...