Explorer Christopher Columbus was given funding for his first journey.
He signed the contract in Santa Fe near Granada, Spain, and set sail to find the Indies on August 3.
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Explorer Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba.
Christopher Columbus sighted manatees for the first time ever.
The Santa Maria sunk.
Organized by the Columbian Order, the first recorded 'Columbus Day' was celebrated on this day.
Christopher Columbus left the New World to sail to Spain.
