Captain James Cook the famous British explorer who sailed uncharted areas of the globe was born on November 7, 1728. Cook joined the British merchant navy as a teenager and joined the Royal Navy in 1755. | The Times of India

The iconic Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska! The hotel is named after Captain James Cook, the legendary British explorer who charted much of Alaska’s coastline, including Cook Inlet, where the hotel now stands. 🏨 It’s an Anchorage Landmark with 546 rooms, luxury dining, panoramic views of the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, and hundreds of memorable events hosted over decades, it’s more than a hotel — it’s part of Anchorage’s story. 🎖 Historic Recognition…in 2016, the Hotel Captain

New Zealand marks a divisive anniversary - 250 years since the British explorer Captain James Cook set foot in the country. bbc.in/30RqXJx | BBC News