Did You Know? Facts, Figures & Folklore About Christopher
Columbus’ Discovery of the Americas Oct 09 : 02 days to Columbus
Day Did you know that the Vikings explored the North American
coast five centuries before Columbus’ journey? Ultimately,
however, it was Columbus’ expedition that established the
permanent intertwining of Europe with the New World, which
resulted in the colonization of the Americas. In 1492
Christopher Columbus left Spain looking to find an alternative
route to India. After sighting land, his fleet eventually landed
on what is now know as the Bahamas. Columbus Day is a
celebration of Columbus’ discovery of the Americas (the New
World). Observed as a national holiday in the US and by Italian-
Americans as a celebration of their culture and heritage. Join
us as we present a new “Did You Know?” fact each day as we
countdown to Columbus Day which is celebrated on Monday October
11th, 2010.