Feline Panleukopenia Virus in Cats. Feline Panleukopenia virus (FPV), also commonly referred to as feline distemper, is a highly contagious and life-threatening viral disease in the cat population.
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken to be Mexico's Independence Dayâthe most important national holiday in Mexicoâwhich is celebrated on September 16, commemorating the Cry of Dolores that initiated the war of Mexican independence from Spain. 1 Background 1.1 Events leading to the Battle of Puebla.
A celebration of the Day of the Dead in Guanajuato, Mexico. Credit: Image courtesy of American Memory at the Library of Congress. Much can be learned about a nation by the events that appear on its calendar. National holidays provide insight into the values of a country while commemorating its history. Mexico today is the product of ancient Indian civilizations, European conquest, Catholic missionary efforts, two long and bloody revolutions, and many other wars.