Christopher Columbus returns from his fourth and last voyage.

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were the first known European contact with the Caribbean and Central and South America.

November 7 is the 311th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 54 days remain until the end of the year.