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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 03 > Christopher Columbus sets sail from Spain in 1492

Christopher Columbus sets sail from Spain in 1492

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
August 3, 2008

Today is Sunday, Aug. 3, the 216th day of 2008. There are 150 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Aug. 3, 1958, the nuclear-powered submarine USS Nautilus became the first vessel to cross the North Pole under- water.

On this date

In 1492, Christopher Columbus set....

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