On Oct. 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived with his expedition in the present-day Bahamas. In 1822 Brazil formally became independent of Portugal. In 1870 Confederate Gen. Robert E.

Does anyone know why we celebrate Columbus Day on Oct.12? After a few seconds when no one else seemed to know, I gave him this answer: “October 12th is the day in 1492 when Admiral Christopher ...

On October 12, 1492, after a voyage of 10 weeks, Christopher Columbus’ crew spotted the New World. The Italian navigator’s three ships, sailing at the behest of the Spanish crown, would soon ...

Columbus Day celebrates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. Columbus, whose journey was financed by the Spanish monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella ...

who is celebrated for his discovery of the Western Hemisphere on Oct. 12, 1492. “In commemoration of Christopher Columbus’ historic voyage 532 years ago, the Congress, by joint resolution of ...

A replica of the flagship of Christopher Columbus’s fleet during his 1492 voyage across the Atlantic has dropped anchor at St ...

Columbus Day is a federal holiday commemorating Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ voyage and landing in the New World on Oct. 12, 1492. Columbus was commissioned by King Ferdinand and Queen ...

Columbus Day is a federal holiday commemorating Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ voyage and landing in the New World on Oct. 12, 1492. Columbus was commissioned by King Ferdinand and Queen ...