Other activities include debates, swimming galas and historic visits.

"This is going to be a historic visit," he said.

"Be advised I'm well aware of my duties and responsibilities as a flag officer during this historic visit to Russia."

She encouraged her husband to visit and later accompanied him during his historic visits to the People's Republic of China.

In 1997 a special celebration marked the 125th anniversary of the historic visit to the north-west of England.

For the present time, however, let us put aside our cares and celebrate this historic visit.

The Queen made several historic overseas visits, including, in 1965, the first visit by a monarch to Germany for 52 years.

Erdoğan's historic visit to Egypt was met with much enthusiasm by Egyptians.

It's certainly no coincidence that the arrests happened immediately after the Russian president's historic visit to the US.

This past year has also seen some memorable and historic visits - to Ireland and from America.