Tag: Mexico City

On This Day In History: Aztec Calendar Stone Rediscovered – On Dec 17, 1790

MessageToEagle.com | December 17, 2016

MessageToEagle.com – On December 17, 1790, the Sun Stone (Stone of the Five Eras), or sometimes (erroneously) called Aztec calendar stone was rediscovered during repairs in Mexico City.

General Bazaine attacks the fort of San Xavier during the siege of Puebla, 29 March 1863

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On This Day In History: Franco-Mexican War – Mexico City Captured By French Troops – On June 7, 1863

MessageToEagle.com | June 7, 2016

MessageToEagle.com – On June 7, 1863, French troops under General François Achille Bazaine entered Mexico City. The main army entered the city three days later led by General