On May 29, significant historical events occurred across decades, including Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay becoming the first to summit Mount Everest in 1953. The day also marked Rhode Island's ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1790. Other notable events include the tragic sinking of the RMS Empress of Ireland in 1914, which claimed over a thousand lives, and Janet Guthrie's groundbreaking participation as the first woman in the Indianapolis 500 race in 1977. Additionally, the day saw notable tragedies such as the 1985 European Cup Final riots leading to numerous fatalities.
On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest, marking a significant achievement in exploration.
In 1914, the RMS Empress of Ireland sank after a collision, leading to the death of over a thousand passengers, a tragic event in maritime history.
Janet Guthrie made history in 1977 as the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, paving the way for future female drivers in motorsports.
On this day in 1985, tragedy struck at the European Cup Final with riots resulting in 39 deaths, highlighting the dangers of football violence.
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