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Thomas Cook
1841Jul, 5

Thomas Cook organises the first package excursion, from Leicester to Loughborough.

Thomas Cook (22 November 1808 – 18 July 1892) was an English businessman. He is best known for founding the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son.

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    Kingdom of Sarawak

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