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      Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount

      Everest, passed away in April 2026 at the age of 97. On which date did he achieve this historic summit?
      A May 1, 1963 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B May 29, 1953 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C June 5, 1960 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D April 15, 1965 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E March 20, 1962 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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      Jim Whittaker (James Warren Whittaker), the first American to summit Mount Everest, passed away in April 2026 at the age of 97. He became the first American to summit Mount Everest on May 1, 1963, with Nawang Gombu under extreme conditions, becoming the 10th climber ever to reach the summit. He led and participated in major climbs, including the successful American ascent of K2 in 1978 and the 1990 Everest International Peace Climb.

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