1756-The seven years war the first truly 'global' conflict - erupts as Britain declares war on France.
1865-Thomas Cook begins conducted tours to the continent - the first overseas 'package holiday'.
1900-The British garrison at Mafeking, South Africa, under Robert Baden-Powell, is relieved after a Boer siege of 215 days.
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Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now 
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