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Columbus Day marks the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. This event initiated the age of exploration, paving the way for new connections between Europe and the American continents. The day is marked with various types of celebrations, depending on the country and its relation to Columbus's expedition. When considering Columbus Day from a British perspective, it is worth noting that Christopher Columbus was originally seeking a western route to Asia under the sponsorship of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, which at the time was a rival power to England. The United Kingdom does not have the same direct historical connection to Columbus as Spain, Italy, or the American continents. However, his achievements were a spark for European exploration and colonisation, events that would have a significant impact, including on British history and culture through their own navigators such as Walter Raleigh and Francis Drake. In the United Kingdom, Columbus Day is not observed as an official public holiday or given prominence in British society. Indeed, it goes largely unnoticed, unlike in the United States or some Latin American countries where it is a day of significant celebration or commemoration. Columbus Day is typically celebrated on the second Monday of October, Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Columbus Day -Updated
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In the News and Trending in the UK for Columbus DayUpdated Johnston to embrace Columbus Day with unveiling of controversial statue | ABC6abc6.com Empire State Building causes confusion with Columbus Day illumination of Italian flagdailymail.co.uk NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul lead Columbus Day Parade through Big Apple as hundreds wear Italian colorsdailymail.co.uk Columbus Day dispute: A once-removed statue reappears in Rhode Islandsuperjii.uk
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Columbus Day references and related siteswww.opm.gov: US Office of Personnel Management Library of Congress: 1492, An Ongoing Voyage Presidential Proclamation: Columbus Day, 2015 |
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