Thanks for the research Uncle Steve. Here are your findings.
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.
Actually 5/5/ 1800 something the Mexicans defeated the FRENCH at Puebla, MEX. Considering the track record of THE FRENCH in any war that they fought in, this defeat was not anything to brag about. But since they dont really celibrate St. Patricks Day like the Irish or Columbus Day like the Italians they really needed a drinking holiday thus we have Stinko de Mayo. Considering how Mexico has exported millions of gallons of Tequila, and Cevesa for us to consume while they rake in the US$ all I wish to say on the subject is:
REMEMBER THE ALAMO