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Happy Columbus Day

By: KNWA News
Updated: October 8, 2012
"In 14-hundred and 92, Columbus sailed the ocean blue," a famous poem states.

Today America celebrates with the holiday named in honor of explorer Christopher Columbus.

It was on October 12, 1492 that Columbus landed in the New World.

The historic event is celebrated the second Monday in October.

Click here for more information on Columbus and the holiday.

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