What is today May 29 in Indian History?

Today, May 29, 2023, is the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The two men reached the summit of the world's tallest mountain on this day in 1953, after a long and difficult climb. Their achievement was a major milestone in the history of mountaineering, and it helped to put Nepal on the map as a tourist destination.

The ascent of Mount Everest was also a major moment in the history of India. It was a time of great national pride, and it helped to boost the morale of the Indian people. The success of Hillary and Norgay showed the world that India was a country with a strong and capable people.

Today, we celebrate the 70th anniversary of this historic achievement. We are proud of the accomplishments of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and we are grateful for their contributions to the history of mountaineering and India.

Here are some other notable events that happened on this day in Indian history:

• 1865: Ramananda Chatterjee, a pioneer in journalism, is born.
• 1906: Kanhaiyalal Mishra Prabhakar, a well-known Hindi essayist, is born.
• 1968: Dara Singh, a famous wrestler, sets a record as a world wrestling champion.
• 1972: Prithviraj Kapoor, a legendary actor, dies.
• 1987: Chaudhary Charan Singh, a former Prime Minister of India, dies.

India has a rich and diverse history, and it continues to be a major player in the world. May 29 is a day to celebrate the achievements of the Indian people, and to look forward to the future.