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Tag Archives: New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepal-born Tensing Norgay conquered Everest 11:30 a.m. local time May 29 1953

EVEREST, THE QUEEN, AND A CODED MESSAGE BY RUNNER

ONE OF THE FIRST ROYAL ACTIONS of the coronated Queen Elizabeth II was to knight Edmund Hillary for the conquest of Mt. Everest. In fact, loudspeakers announced the conquest to … Continue reading

February 1, 2023 · 1 Comment