Historic Ascents and Political Milestones Mark May 29

From the first successful Everest climb by Hillary and Norgay to Netanyahu's initial election as Israeli Prime Minister, this day is rich in pivotal events.

• Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first to summit Mount Everest in 1953.
• May 29 is celebrated globally as Mount Everest Day in honor of this achievement.
• Benjamin Netanyahu was first elected as Israel's Prime Minister in 1996, marking the beginning of his long political career.
• The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire occurred on this day in 1453, reshaping the region's history.
• Dara Singh won the World Wrestling Championship in 1968, becoming a legendary figure in wrestling.

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