columbus day

On Columbus Day, we acknowledge the day in 1492 when Italian explorer Christopher Columbus first spotted America.

Today is the observance of Columbus Day, meaning that schools, banks, financial institutions, post offices and many governmental offices are closed. In addition, our neighbors to the north are celebrating Thanksgiving Day in Canada today. Need a review on Christopher Columbus?

Columbus Day, although officially Oct 12, Columbus Day marks the date that Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas.