On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level. 

 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level.

First known summit of Mount Everest - May 30, 1953

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/946024fe-fd74-4b25-9871-ae32004db849/transcript

On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.

On this day in 1913, the California Senate passed a law restricting the property ownership rights of Asian immigrants.

California enacts the Alien Land Law - May 3rd, 1913

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b978198f-3df4-4b7b-a206-b165004c61c9/transcript

On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history. 

On this day in 1946, six inmates at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary carried out the most violent escape attempt in the prison’s history.

The "Battle of Alcatraz" begins - May 2nd, 1946

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/903888a2-eafe-44cc-9fe7-b1640039e7fb/transcript

On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. 

On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system.

The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/c5a52e20-d9ca-4c5c-9911-b163002032fa/transcript

First known summit of Mount Everest - May 30, 1953

In 1 playlist(s)

This Day in History Class

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips