[RSS] What is 'Dos de Mayo' and why does Madrid celebrate it?

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[RSS] What is 'Dos de Mayo' and why does Madrid celebrate it?

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While all of Spain usually enjoys a holiday on May 1st, madrileños also get a day off on May 2nd. Here's the fascinating story behind this day of celebration in the Spanish capital, and what it has to do with Napoleon.

Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20190430/what-i ... lebrate-it
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