In What Year Did Christopher Columbus Set Sail for America?

-- Scroll down for the answer to our headline question. -- 

While you thank Christopher Columbus for the day off of work, take a look at the forecast, some of the stories we will be covering, the stories you might have missed over the weekend and other important information for today. 

WEATHER

Today will be sunny with a high near 80 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 57 degrees—light north wind. Perfect(ish) fall weather!

UPCOMING STORIES

• You're weekly
• More news about
• The participates in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
• Community meeting previews

STORIES YOU MIGHT'VE MISSED 

• Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

COLUMBUS DAY CLOSINGS 

• Baltimore County government offices 
• District and Circuit courts 
• Health Department clinics
• Libraries 
• Senior Centers 
• CountyRide vans 

Note: All meters will still need to fed and, "trash, recycling, and yard materials will be collected according to the normal schedule on the holiday. Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh, as well as other trash and recycling drop-off facilities, will be open," according to a release from a county spokesperson. 

Answer to headline question: 

'Twas in 1492 that Columbus sailed the ocean blue.