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Columbus Day

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Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday commemorating the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492. Columbus Day was celebrated on October 12 from 1934 until 1970. Since 1971, the day has been celebrated on the second Monday in October.

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