October 12, 1492, Italian navigator Chtistopher Columbus landed in the New world - he reached the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas archipelago. This is taken as the official date of the discovery of America. Columbus day is a public weekends in many parts of the United States. Governmental institutions and schools are closed. Over the government buildings raise the state flag of the United States.
Columbus day is a public weekends in many parts of the United States.
Governmental institutions and schools are closed.
Over the government buildings raise the state flag of the United States.