Historical Events tagged with "leicester"
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Leicester City F.C. Owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Dies
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the owner of Leicester City F.C., died in a helicopter crash outside King Power Stadium right after a Premier League match against West Ham United. He was one of five people on board the helicopter that crashed shortly after taking off from the stadium's pitch. The crash raised concerns regarding aviation safety and affected fans and players deeply.
Continue ReadingThomas Cook's First Package Excursion
Thomas Cook organized a groundbreaking package excursion from Leicester to Loughborough, marking the inception of organized travel. Over 500 attendees participated in the journey, which was designed to promote the temperance movement and leisure travel. The excursion, which utilized a chartered train, provided an affordable way for people to experience travel with a social purpose. Cook's innovative approach to packaged travel would lay the foundation for modern tourism.
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