Facts to read on Columbus Day

THE LESSER-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT THE ITALIAN DISCOVERER... 01 02 03 COLUMBUS LANDED IN COLUMBUS DAY IS CELEBRATED COLUMBUS DID NOT CENTRAL AMERICA OUTSIDE AMERICA TOO! DISCOVER AMERICA It was Leif Erikson, a viking, who stumbled upon America while he was on his way to It wasn't America but central America where Christopher had landed. Precisely, after 35 days of sailing, he arrived at Bahamas on 12th October Apart from the United States, Columbus Day is celebrated in countries like Latin America, Italy & Spain. Italy has been celebrating the day since 2004! Iceland. 1492. The 1st ever government recognition of the day was given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on October 12th 1937! The purpose of Christopher's expedition was to chart a route to India and China through the western sea! www.garnersupply.com