The second Monday in October is an American holiday which "commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Bahamas in 1492 - beginning a long tradition of obnoxious white people visiting Caribbean islands and acting like they own the place."
So how come Columbus Day is still a thing?
Check out this handy beginner's guide, courtesy of 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver'.
So how come Columbus Day is still a thing?
Check out this handy beginner's guide, courtesy of 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver'.
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