This Day in History Class

Edward Whymper becomes the first person to scale the Matterhorn - July 14th, 1865

<p>On this day in 1865, British climber Edward Whymper and six companions completed the first ascent of the Matterhorn.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.