Columbus Lighthouse keepers standing guard in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Monday. Every Oct 12, the lighthouse is opened to the public in commemoration of the discovery of America.
A day to remember
- PublishedOct 14, 2015, 5:00 am SGT
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 14, 2015, with the headline 'A day to remember'. Print Edition | Subscribe