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    On what day of the week in l492 did Christopher Columbus set sail for the new world?

    Question #14295. Asked by Maggie.

    Gnomon

    I confirm independently that 3 Aug 1492 was a Friday.

    Oct 23 01, 3:33 AM
    shantaram

    shantaram says:

    The ships for the first voyage were the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. The little fleet left on August 3rd,1492.
    You may find out the day of the week.

    Mon Oct 22 20:29:46 CDT 2001

    I forgot to mention that the date is from encyclopaedia britannica online.

    Mon Oct 22 20:30:57 CDT 2001

    August 3rd,1492 works out to be a FRIDAY.

    Mon Oct 22 20:36:43 CDT 2001
    (Reposted as one entry - McG)

    Apr 05 03, 11:38 AM

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