On this day in 1865, British climber Edward Whymper and six companions completed the first ascent of the Matterhorn.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1865, British climber Edward Whymper and six companions completed the first ascent of the Matterhorn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Edward Whymper becomes the first person to scale the Matterhorn - July 14th, 1865

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Edward Whymper becomes the first person to scale the Matterhorn - July 14th, 1865

Edward Whymper becomes the first person to scale the Matterhorn - July 14th, 1865