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Christopher Columbus, with 17 ships and 1,200 men, sails on second voyage from Cadiz.

Historical image related to Christopher Columbus, with 17 ships and 1,200 men, sails on second voyage from Cadiz. from September 9, 1493

Christopher Columbus

Italian navigator and explorer (1451–1506)

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.…
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September 9

Day of the year

September 9 is the 252nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 113 days remain until the end of the year.
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