The First Woman on Top of the World: Junko Tabei's Everest
On May 16, 1975, Japanese climber Junko Tabei became the first woman to stand atop Mount Everest, twelve days after an avalanche nearly ended her expedition.
On May 16, 1975, Japanese climber Junko Tabei became the first woman to stand atop Mount Everest, twelve days after an avalanche nearly ended her expedition.