While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called “Isla Santa.”
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Christopher Columbus left the New World to sail to Spain.
The first Native American uprising against Spanish rule occurred in the La Navidad colony.
Organized by the Columbian Order, the first recorded 'Columbus Day' was celebrated on this day.
Christopher Columbus wrote about tobacco use by the natives of New England.
A lunar eclipse saved explorer Christopher Columbus's life.
