1865day.year
The first ascent of the Matterhorn is completed by Edward Whymper and his party, four of whom die on the descent.
Edward Whymper and his team completed the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn, though tragedy struck on the descent.
On July 14, 1865, British mountaineer Edward Whymper and his party reached the summit of the Matterhorn, a peak long considered unclimbable. During the descent, a rope snapped, sending four climbers plunging to their deaths on the mountain's face. Whymper and the two remaining guides survived the fall and rappelled to safety, forever marking the expedition with both triumph and tragedy. The ascent concluded the golden age of Alpine exploration and spurred interest in mountaineering across Europe. It also prompted debates over climbing ethics, route safety, and the risks undertaken by guides. Whymper's detailed account and illustrations made the Matterhorn world famous and inspired generations of climbers to follow their example.
1865
first ascent of the Matterhorn
Edward Whymper
1943day.year
In Diamond, Missouri, the George Washington Carver National Monument becomes the first United States National Monument in honor of an African American.
George Washington Carver National Monument is established in Diamond, Missouri, becoming the first U.S. national monument dedicated to an African American in 1943.
On July 14, 1943, the George Washington Carver National Monument was officially dedicated in Diamond, Missouri.
It honored the life and work of George Washington Carver, a pioneering agricultural scientist and inventor.
The monument was the first United States National Monument to commemorate an African American.
Covering over 200 acres, the site includes Carver’s childhood home and a museum showcasing his contributions to agriculture and education.
The designation marked an important recognition of African American achievement during a period of segregation.
Today, the monument preserves Carver’s legacy and inspires visitors with his story of innovation and perseverance.
1943
Diamond, Missouri
George Washington Carver National Monument
United States National Monument
African American
1960day.year
Jane Goodall arrives at the Gombe Stream Reserve in present-day Tanzania to begin her study of chimpanzees in the wild.
Jane Goodall began her pioneering study of wild chimpanzees at Tanzania’s Gombe Stream Reserve, revolutionizing primatology.
Jane Goodall arrived at the Gombe Stream Reserve on July 14, 1960, to begin an unprecedented study of chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
At the behest of anthropologist Louis Leakey, she lived in close proximity to the animals and documented their complex social behaviors.
Her observations of tool use, hunting techniques, and emotional interactions challenged existing scientific views.
Goodall’s work laid the foundation for modern primatology and deepened public awareness of wildlife conservation.
Her research station in Gombe has become a vital center for long-term studies and environmental advocacy.
Over the decades, she published influential works and inspired global efforts to protect chimpanzees and their ecosystems.
1960
Jane Goodall
Gombe Stream Reserve
Tanzania
chimpanzees