On this day exactly 67 years ago, at 11:30AM on May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, become the first explorers to reach the summit of Mount Everest, which at 29,035 feet above sea level is the highest point on earth. [1900×1424]
Two members of their team made it 100 meters (300ft) from the summit 3 days before them but had to to turn back. Also, the team numbered at nearly 400 persons.
![On this day exactly 67 years ago, at 11:30AM on May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, become the first explorers to reach the summit of Mount Everest, which at 29,035 feet above sea level is the highest point on earth. [1900x1424]](https://i.redd.it/rl9occe9to151.jpg)
KezzardTheWizzard
I can’t tell if Sir Edmond’s smile is from happiness, or oxygen-deprived wooziness.
crazymagichomelesguy
I got a quick riddle for everyone.
What was the highest mountain before Mount Everest was discovered?
Think carefully.
John-Piece
Two members of their team made it 100 meters (300ft) from the summit 3 days before them but had to to turn back.
Also, the team numbered at nearly 400 persons.