[Vision2020] The History of May 5th in Mexico

[Tom Hansen]

Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was
manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of
the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be
the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York. This
would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered
to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York. The
ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost. The people
of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its
delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great, that
they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this
day. The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is
known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.

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Footnote:  May 4th has been designated as "Star Wars' May the Fourth Be
With You" Day.

Seeya round town, Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change
and the Realist adjusts his sails."

- Unknown