Christopher Columbus lands on Bahamian island in 1492

Tuesday, October 12 The 285th day of the year 80 days left Today in history After sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sights a Bahamian island on October 12, 1492, believing he has reached East Asia. His expedition went ashore the same day and claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain, who sponsored his ...

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