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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 21 MIN

THE 1996 EVEREST DISASTER: THE DAY THE MOUNTAIN WON

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Episode 113 | Historical EventsIn this History episode we focus on May 10th and 11th, 1996 — the single deadliest 24 hours in Everest history, when a turnaround time wasn't enforced, a storm arrived ahead of schedule, and eight climbers died including both expedition leaders, among them Rob Hall who made his last call to his pregnant wife by satellite phone from just below the summit."Sleep well, my sweetheart. Please don't worry too much."#HistoryMystery #Everest1996 #MountEverest #Adventure #HistoryPodcast

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