During the Mexican-American War in 1846-1848, Mexican generals ordered young military cadets to retreat from Chapultapec castle as U.S. troops broke through barriers in Mexico City. Mexicans celebrate independence from Spain every September 16th with "El Grito". Each November 20th, Mexicans commemorate the 1910-1920 Mexican Revolution, known as Día de la Revolución or el veinte de noviembre.

1. September 13During the 1846-1848 Mexican- American war, young military cadets were kept safe amongst the Mexican Military Academy in Chapultapec castle. As United States troops broke through the capitol’s protective barriers, Generals Nicolas Bravo and Jose Mariano Monterde, ordered all cadets to fall back from the enemy invaded Chapultapec.

2. September 16“El Grito” every 16th of September is the Mexican Fiesta par excellence! On this day Mexicans all over the world celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule.

3. November 20Mexicans remember and celebrate the Revolution of 1910 to 1920 every year on the 20th of November. This day is referred to as the Día de la Revolución, or commonly as el veinte de noviembre.