What’s Special About Columbus Day Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that celebrates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492 . It’s traditionally observed on the second Monday of October each year. The day recognizes Columbus’s voyage under the Spanish flag , which marked the beginning of sustained European exploration and colonization of the American continents . In recent years, many U.S. states and cities have also begun observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead — a day to honor the history, culture, and resilience of Native American peoples who lived in the Americas long before Columbus arrived. How Long Has It Been? From 1492 to 2025, it has been 533 years since Columbus’s first voyage led to the discovery of the “ New World . That’s more than five centuries of historical impact — shaping trade, migration, and global culture. How Columbus Discovered America In the late 1400s, European nations were searching for a new sea route to Asia , hop...
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