Here is a well-known fact: Baltimoreans love a celebration. Whether it involves parades, fireworks or dancing in the streets, Charm City residents and visitors jump at the chance to party.

Here is a lesser-known fact: On the morning of May 5, 1862, Mexican soldiers numbering 4,000 were victorious over an army of 8,000 French and traitor Mexican troops at the town of Puebla, Mexico. American Union soldiers later helped expel the French completely.