Ready to learn more about Mexican Independence Day history, including some lesser-known Mexican Independence War facts? Let’s dive in! September 16 — While many think Cinco de Mayo (May 5th ...

Shortly before dawn on September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla made a monumentous decision that revolutionized the course of Mexican history. Within hours ... Although a movement toward Mexican ...

This began the 11-year Mexican War of Independence in which Mexico ultimately freed itself from Spanish colonial rule for ...