Christopher Columbus claimed he first saw land at present-day Bahamas.
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The cosmetics company CoverGirl featured their first-ever boy on the cover.
The state of California became the first to ban fur products.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unveiled its iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.
The Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in American schools.
Organized by the Columbian Order, the first recorded 'Columbus Day' was celebrated on this day.
