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Quick Facts : Columbus Day
| Date: October 08, 2012 |
Type: National |
Also Called:
Día de la Raza |
| Celebrations:
Parades, Family reunions, Picnics, Fireworks and Public art
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Image Courtesy:
flickr.com/sean94112 |
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The anniversary of Christopher Columbus's
arrival in the Americas is celebrated as
Columbus Day in the USA on second Monday in
October. This day honors Columbus' first
voyage to the Americas on 12th October 1492.
Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas
in 1492. He was born in the year of 1451 in
Genoa, Italy. He had a little formal
education and was a largely self taught man.
At the age of 32 he had become a chief
mariner in the Portuguese merchant service.
The first formal Columbus Day celebration
took place on October 12, 1792 in New York
City. The event was celebrated as the 300th
anniversary of Christopher Columbus' landing
in the Americas. In 1971 President Richard
Nixon declared the second Monday of October
as Columbus Day. This day is regarded as a
public holiday in many parts of the USA. In
some cities special events like parades,
fireworks etc are held. |
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