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Who discovered America and in what year was it

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Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.
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October 12, 1492 Christopher Columbus

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Christopher Columbus officially set foot in the Americas, and claimed the land for Spain. It has been a national holiday in the United States since 1937. It is commonly said that "Columbus discovered America."

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