Monday, September 16, 2024

The Year Ahead – September 16

In the January/February 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine, they have introduced The Year Ahead, 366 genealogy tips will make 2024 your best research year yet by Lisa A Alzo. Lisa mapped out a day-by-day research plan.

September 16 – Mexico’s Independence Day is celebrated today. Learn about your Mexican ancestors www.familytreemagazine.com/heritage/mexican/mexican-genealogy-guide

Since I don’t have Mexican heritage, I didn’t know about Mexico’s Independence Day, I always thought it was celebrated on Cinco de Mayo, May 5th. Thus, I had to look up the difference and found the following.

The main difference between Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day is that Cinco de Mayo celebrates a military victory, while Mexican Independence Day celebrates the country’s declaration of Independence.

The Mexican army’s victory was over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The battle took place during the French intervention in Mexico, which was a response to Mexico’s default on debt payments to Europe.

September 16th marks the start of Mexico’s fight for independence from Spanish colonial rule.

Remember to have fun and Just do Genealogy! 

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