Memory of the day: Explorer Christopher Columbus discovers Jamaica in 1494

CAIRO – May 5 2021: On May 5, 1494, Explorer Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica.

Important world event: 

1494 - Explorer Christopher Columbus discovers Jamaica.

Egyptians born on this day:

1880 - George Abyad, Egyptian artist of Lebanese origin.

1906 - Firdous Mohamed, Egyptian actress.

1926 - Hossam el-Din Mostafa, Egyptian director.

Egyptians who passed away on this day:

2020 - Mohamed Mahmoud Al-Tablawi, head of the Egyptian Reciters Syndicate.