Edmund Hillary conquers Everest
In 1953 Edmund Hillary became the first human to reach the top of Mount Everest
Witness History · BBC World Service
May 29, 202310m 13s
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Show Notes
On 29 May 1953 Edmund Hillary, climbing with sherpa Tenzing Norgay, became the first people to reach the summit of Everest.
The two men instantly became famous all over the world.
Edmund Hillary’s son, Peter Hillary, tells Louise Clarke about his father's heroic climb.
(Photo: Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. Credit: BBC)