1292⚡ Event
Marco Polo begins journey home
Marco Polo began his journey home from China after many years of travel.
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This Week in History: Week 22
May 27 – June 2
Over 4 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (May 27 – June 2)(4)
1292⚡ Event
Mongol conquest of Song Dynasty China completed
Kublai Khan completed the Mongol conquest of the Song Dynasty, establishing the Yuan Dynasty in China.
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1953⚡ Event
Mount Everest Conquered
Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Nepali Sherpa, become the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. They achieved this feat on the expedition's final day.
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1953⚡ Event
First ascent of Mount Everest
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest.
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