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Why USA celebrates Columbus Day every second Monday in October
Columbus Day is observed annually on the second Monday of October in the United States (U.S.) to honor the Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus. The holiday commemorates Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on 12 October 1492. Though not the first European to reach the continent, Columbus is often associated with the discovery of America. Cities and […]
Why USA celebrates Columbus Day every second Monday in October
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