Monte Pelmo first ascent anniversary

Historical records note that on September 19, 1857, Irish mountaineer John Ball completed the first ascent of Monte Pelmo.

Other historical milestones mentioned include the 1906 deaths of approximately 10,000 people in Hong Kong, the 1976 public presentation of the Space Shuttle, the 1966 opening of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, the 2000 opening of the Sydney Olympics, and the 1990 release of Céline Dion’s music.