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The Mexican Revolution began on November 20, 1910 as an attempt to overthrow the rule of Mexican President Porfirio Diaz, who had been in power since 1877. Diaz stepped down and submitted to exile in 1911.
Independence: 16 September 1810 (From Spain). National Holidays: 1  Mexican Independence Day, September 16: the day that Miguel Hidalgo delivered El Grito de Dolores, and announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule. 2  Flag Day, February 24: honouring the Mexican Flag. 3  Primero de Mayo: May 1: equivalent to the U.S. Labor Day.