June 03

Events - Sports

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Liverpool F.C. is founded by John Houlding.

On June 3, 1892, Liverpool Football Club was founded by John Houlding, becoming one of the world’s most storied soccer teams.
After a dispute with Everton FC, club president John Houlding established Liverpool FC to play at Anfield stadium. The new team joined the Second Division of the English Football League for the 1892–93 season. Liverpool quickly gained support for their dynamic playing style and red uniforms, winning promotion in their first season. Over time, the club amassed numerous domestic and European titles, shaping global soccer culture. Today, Liverpool FC boasts a legacy of passionate fans and historic triumphs.
1892 Liverpool F.C. John Houlding
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Herzog and Lachenal of the French Annapurna expedition become the first climbers to reach the summit of an 8,000-metre peak.

On June 3, 1950, French climbers Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal became the first to summit an 8,000-metre peak, scaling Annapurna.
The French Annapurna expedition, led by Maurice Herzog, achieved a milestone on June 3, 1950, when Herzog and Louis Lachenal reached the summit of Annapurna I (8,091 m). Facing extreme cold, treacherous icefalls, and severe oxygen deprivation, the pair endured harrowing conditions to secure the first ascent of any 8,000-metre mountain. Their success captivated the world and heralded a new era in high-altitude mountaineering. Although both climbers suffered severe frostbite and long-term injuries, their achievement inspired countless future expeditions. Annapurna's deadly reputation endured, making their triumph all the more extraordinary.
1950 Herzog Lachenal French Annapurna expedition 8,000-metre