100% verified The same day, three eras.
5 May
Contemporary era
1862
Battle of Puebla
On 5 May 1862, the Mexican army repelled French troops at Puebla (Cinco de Mayo).
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Contemporary era
1821
Death of Napoleon
On 5 May 1821, Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on the island of Saint Helena.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1789
Estates-General convene
On 5 May 1789, the Estates-General opened at Versailles, prelude to the French Revolution.
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- Encyclopaedia Etats generaux de 1789 (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5