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oct 12, 1492 - #1 Columbus’ discovery of the New World

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On August 3, 1492 Columbus left the Spanish Port and headed for the Americas. He wanted to sail west to find a shortcut to Asia where he thought riches, gold, and spices would be waiting for him and his explorers. Instead of finding a shortcut to Asia Columbus discovered the Americas, a new world.

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oct 12, 1492
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~ 533 years ago

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