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Today, around the world

Friday, May 5. What the world marks, and the firsts that happened on this day.

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What the world marks

JapanChildren's Day (Kodomo no Hi)Carp streamers fly, one for each child.

South KoreaChildren's Day

Puebla, Mexico · United StatesCinco de MayoThe Battle of Puebla, 1862; marked more in the United States than in most of Mexico.

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No firsts are recorded for this day yet.

The same subject is marked on different dates almost everywhere.

Monday, May 8Parents' Day · South Korea — Children give their parents carnations.

Wednesday, May 10Mother's Day (Día de las Madres) · Mexico — Always May 10 in Mexico, whatever the weekday.