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| − | '''Charter Day''' is the anniversary of Columbia's "official" founding on [[October 31]], [[1754]], the date on which acting Governor DeLancey signed a royal charter for [[King's College]] on behalf of [[King George II]]. | + | '''Charter Day''' is the anniversary of Columbia's "official" founding on [[October 31]], [[1754]], the date on which acting Governor DeLancey signed a royal charter for [[King's College]] on behalf of [[King George II]]. Yes, Columbia was founded on Halloween. |
At various points in Columbia's history Charter Day was actually a 'thing'- there'd be speeches and other good stuff. | At various points in Columbia's history Charter Day was actually a 'thing'- there'd be speeches and other good stuff. | ||
Revision as of 18:15, 2 May 2013
Charter Day is the anniversary of Columbia's "official" founding on October 31, 1754, the date on which acting Governor DeLancey signed a royal charter for King's College on behalf of King George II. Yes, Columbia was founded on Halloween.
At various points in Columbia's history Charter Day was actually a 'thing'- there'd be speeches and other good stuff.
Alternatively, Charter Day can be April 13, 1787, the date on which the New York State legislature passed the charter constituting Columbia College as a private institution.[1]
