QUOTE (mendelbaum666 @ Feb 27 2008, 08:33 PM)

I what Rabbi Artscroll says about this, I know R' Avigdor Miller says it is better to say Hallel on Columbus day than on the 5th day of Iyar
Curiously you're selectively not citing R. Ovadyah Yoseph's opinion regarding recitation of Hallel on Yom Ha'atzma'ut of Medinat Yisrael Reishit Tzemichat Ge'ulateinu even though you didn't hesitate to cite his opinion regarding wearing a watch while wearing tefillin.