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Junko Tabei from Japan becomes the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Junko Tabei becomes the first woman to summit Mount Everest, breaking gender barriers in mountaineering.
On May 16, 1975, Japanese climber Junko Tabei reached the peak of Mount Everest.
She led an all-female expedition, overcoming harsh weather and challenging terrain.
Tabei’s achievement shattered prevailing beliefs about women’s capabilities in extreme alpinism.
Her ascent inspired a generation of female mountaineers worldwide.
After Everest, she advocated for environmental conservation and continued climbing globally.
Tabei’s legacy endures as a symbol of perseverance and equality in outdoor adventure.
1975
Junko Tabei
Japan
Mount Everest