Question

what is columbus famous for?

Answer 1

The first land Columbus discovered was the present-day Bahamas. On the voyage of discovery, Columbus was actually headed for Japan. The story of his voyage with the Santa Maria, Pinta and the Niña is taught to elementary school children. Columbus Day is celebrated every year in the United States and other countries in the Americas on the anniversary of Columbus' arrival date, which was Oct. 12, 1492.

Answer 2

Answer:

The explorer Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did. Instead, he stumbled upon the Americas.