First people to climb Everest - Witness History, BBC World Service

On 29 May 1953 Edmund Hillary, climbing with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, became the first human to reach the summit of Everest.
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The two men instantly became famous all over the world.
Edmund Hillary’s son, Peter Hillary and Tenzing' Norgay's son Jamling pay tribute to their fathers.
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[@colleenb.6400]

Tenzing is the hero but Sir Edmund was a very fine fellow.... they both deserve credit.

[@jessicaregina1956]

These days "conquering" everest means handing money to the sherpas .

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

Imagine climbing that mountain without the modern equipment we have today amazing feat

[@MiNkOYu]

Real climbers!

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[@nataliya2641]

Thank you.
It' s very interesting.

[@stanzinrangdol7367]

Without The great sherpa...it wouldn't be possible for the other guy.

[@user-xl5uz4yk3n]

Zdobywcy Everestu! ❤❤❤. Prawdziwi himalaiści z 1953 r!

[@rosequerosene2424]

Por que nunca colocam o nome do carregador que subiu com ele???

[@armanisation]

Human civilisation remember you sir.