America's Discovery Cristobal Colon discovered America. He was Italian Admiral. He was born Genova, Italy. But he worked for Spanish's Kings. They gave him three ships for trip. He went out harbor named "Puerto de Palos" in Spain. And he arrived Guanahani island on Octover 12th, 1492, he renamed island "San Salvador". It currently belong to the Bahamas. Cristobal Colon made this trip approximately in 62 days. Actually exist a lot of discussion already historic event, Who's did discover America? , Colon or the vikings or the chinese.