First Woman on Everest

Date: May 16, 1975 • Location: Lobujya, Nepal

Japanese climber Junko Tabei (pictured) became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Junko Tabei was a Japanese mountaineer, author and teacher. She was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest and ascend the Seven Summits, climbing the highest peak on every continent.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Nepal's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.