| You are subscribed to Today in History from the Library of Congress. Today in History - May 5Mexican troops under General Ignacio Zaragoza successfully defended the town of Puebla on May 5, 1862, temporarily halting France's efforts to establish a puppet regime in Mexico. Continue reading. On May 5, 1925, high school science teacher John Scopes was arrested for teaching evolution in one of Tennessee's public schools. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
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