Today in History – March 1

1493 – The Pinta, one of the ships from Columbus’ voyage to discover the New World returned to Europe and arrived in Baiona, making the town’s port the first to receive news of the discovery of America.

Columbus' "Pinta" Replica (StreetView)
Columbus' "Pinta" Replica

1968 – Battle of Valle Giulia was a clash between Italian left-wing militants and the Italian police at Valle Giulia, in Rome.

Valle Giulia faculty of architecture (StreetView)
Valle Giulia faculty of architecture

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