jan 1, 1945 - Hillary and Norgay became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Description:
On May 29, Hillary and Norgay became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. It was this same year that Hillary was knighted by Queen Elizabeth and became Sir Edmund Hillary. He also married Louise Mary Rose in 1953.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1945
Now
~ 80 years ago