Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never landed in mainland US. So why is there a federal holiday for him?

economictimes.indiatimes.com · 2026-10-12

Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never set foot on mainland US, yet America observes a federal holiday in his name. He even did not proof that the Earth is round. Here's how Columbus Day began, its connection to Italian American heritage and why the holiday remains controversial in the United States.

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