October 12: What is honored and why is it no longer Columbus Day?
Wednesday, October 12 marks another year of what used to be known as Columbus Day, a date that raises the question of whether it is a holiday in Mexico.
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Wednesday, October 12 marks another year of what used to be known as Columbus Day, a date that raises the question of whether it is a holiday in Mexico.
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