September 24

Events - Sports

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Earl and Weldon Bascom produce the first rodeo ever held outdoors under electric lights.

Earl and Weldon Bascom staged the first outdoor rodeo under electric lights on September 24, 1935, revolutionizing evening rodeo events.

Brothers Earl and Weldon Bascom organized an innovative rodeo in Columbia, Mississippi, featuring electric lighting for nighttime competition. This groundbreaking approach extended rodeo hours and attracted larger crowds, transforming rodeo into a prime-time spectacle. The illuminated arena showcased traditions like bareback riding, roping, and bull riding under a new dramatic ambiance. The Bascoms’ success in 1935 inspired the spread of night rodeos across North America. Their experiment demonstrated the entertainment potential of combining western heritage with modern technology. Today, night rodeos remain a popular and enduring feature of rodeo culture worldwide.

1935 Earl and Weldon Bascom

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Southwest Face expedition members become the first persons to reach the summit of Mount Everest by any of its faces, instead of using a ridge route.

In 1975, a team successfully summited Mount Everest via its Southwest Face, marking the first ascent of a non-ridge route.

In September 1975, a pioneering expedition tackled Everest's daunting Southwest Face, a steep and icy wall never before conquered. The climbers faced extreme conditions, technical ice and rock climbing, and severe altitude challenges. On this historic ascent, members reached the summit without relying on traditional ridge routes, showcasing human endurance and skill. Their success opened new possibilities for future mountaineering routes on the world's highest peak. The expedition is celebrated as a milestone in Himalayan climbing history.

1975 Southwest Face expedition