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When did Christopher Columbus reach Cuba on his first voyage?
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Christopher Columbus
Navigator and explorer Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus reached Cuba on October 28, 1492, during his first voyage to the New World.12
Upon his arrival, Columbus mistakenly believed that the island was part of the Asian mainland, specifically identifying it as Cathay (China) by November 1, 1492.12