Christopher Columbus embarked on his fourth and final journey into the New World.
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Christopher Columbus claimed he first saw land at present-day Bahamas.
Christopher Columbus wrote about tobacco use by the natives of New England.
Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger fleet of 17 ships.
Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico on his second voyage.
Organized by the Columbian Order, the first recorded 'Columbus Day' was celebrated on this day.
