On the second Monday of October every year, American people celebrate Columbus Day to remember the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the American continent on October 12, 1492. In the United States, Columbus Day is a public holiday in most states, but is not observed in some states. Now, let's find out which date that Columbus Day will fall on in October 2013.
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Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492.
.jpg "In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed Columbus Day a national holiday. Originally observed every October 12, it was fixed to the second Monday in October in 1971.")
In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed Columbus Day a national holiday. Originally observed every October 12, it was fixed to the second Monday in October in 1971.
.jpg "This year, Columbus Day will fall on Monday, October 14, 2013. Let's prepare for parades and street fairs featuring colorful costumes and music.")
This year, Columbus Day will fall on Monday, October 14, 2013. Let's prepare for parades and street fairs featuring colorful costumes and music.
.png "View above the dates for Columbus Day 2013 and many years after. You can also see on which day the holiday falls with this table.")
View above the dates for Columbus Day 2013 and many years after. You can also see on which day the holiday falls with this table.
Since 1937, Columbus Day is considered as a U.S. national holiday which commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. The flag of the United States is displayed on Government buildings on this day.
