18 April 1847 April 17, 2022 Author: Staff American victory at the battle of Cerro Gordo opens the way for invasion of Mexico. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment." Henry Thoreau — Click here for more from Henry Thoreau Related posts: 13 January 1847 13 January 1847 5 December 1847 9 April 2003 11 January 1908 29 November 1847 29 November 1847 9 April 1413 27 April 1941 18 April 1923 Categories: History Tags: 18 April, 1847