Happy Columbus Day 2024: Looking for the images, quotes, and wishes for Columbus Day? Here are the latest and high-quality pictures, quotations, and status updates for this special day. It is a federal holiday in the United States on which the US citizens celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas.
When is Columbus Day 2024?
It is always celebrated on the second Monday of October. So in 2024, Columbus Day will be celebrated on the 14th of October (Monday). The day is celebrated in the United States and in different countries by different names. People of the United States celebrate this day as "The Discovery of America".
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Columbus Day 2024 Quotes
The exploration of America is one of the great adventures in history. It has its roots in the courage and vision of men like Columbus. - John F. Kennedy
Let us not forget that our human family is a tapestry of cultures, that our diversity is a gift that enriches our lives. - Pope Francis
Columbus didn’t just discover America; he discovered a new world for all mankind. - Francesco Vassallo
Columbus Day is a time to reflect on the legacy of Columbus and the many contributions of all who came to this continent in search of a better life. - Richard Nixon
In the field of world history, the name Columbus is a symbol of the spirit of discovery and adventure. - President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Best Columbus Day Wishes
Cheers to Columbus for discovering the most amazing country in this world but he will definitely be surprised with Happy Columbus Day wishes.
I wish we were also born in times when there were undiscovered countries and we were also associated the same way. Best wishes on Columbus Day to you.
Columbus Day will always have a special place in every American citizen’s heart because it was on this 1. glorious day that we were discovered.
Discoveries are the reason that today we find ourselves living in a big world, full of diversities and beauties. Wishing you a very Happy Columbus Day.
Columbus Day is not only about discovering America but it is about celebrating the energy in man to always look for something new.
Who was Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed 4 Spanish voyages across the Atlantic Ocean which was sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs. His actual date of birth is not known but it is believed that he was born between 25 August and 31 October 1451 in the Republic of Genoa.
He was self-educated and had the knowledge of History, Astronomy, and Geography. Columbus married a Portuguese noblewoman Filipa Moniz Perestrelo and stayed in Lisbon for years. His arrival in America on 12 October 1492 was first recognized as a way to honor his role in opening up the Americas to European exploration.