Cinco de Mayo is nationwide celebration for and by proud Mexicans, Mexican-Americans, or those of Mexican descent, a holiday that falls on May 5th each calendar year.
The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.
Since it occurs annually on the 5th of May, or 5/5, a look back on such a number might be interesting for fans of the Dallas Stars.
Let’s take a look at the historic implications of games, players, and stats that center around the number five.