Leif Erikson Day is celebrated on October 9
Leif Erikson Day is celebrated on October 9 and honors Leif Erikson, a Viking explorer who is considered the first European to reach North America, some 500 years before Christopher Columbus. Born around 970 in Iceland, he is known for his expedition to Vinland, believed to be off the coast of Canada. The day celebrates Norse contributions and is marked by festivals, parades, and cultural events, especially in communities of Viking and Norse descent, promoting pride and interest in Scandinavian history.
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