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On 12th October 1492, Christopher Columbus and his crew made landfall in the Americas, specifically on an island in the Bahamas that he named San Salvador. This event marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the Americas, as Columbus was seeking a westward route to Asia. Columbus's journey was sponsored by Spain and is often credited with opening the New World to European powers, leading to significant cultural and historical consequences.

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