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| Dhaulagiri | |
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Dhaulagiri from Poon Hill | |
| Elevation: | 8,167 metres (26,794 feet) Ranked 7th |
| Latitude: | 28° 42′ N |
| Longitude: | 83° 30′ E |
| Location: | Nepal |
| Range: | Himalayas |
| First ascent: | May 13 1960 by a Swiss/ Austrian team |
| Easiest route: | snow/ice climb |
Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountainThis article is about the landform. For other meanings, see Mountain (disambiguation). Mount Cook, a mountain in New Zealand A mountain is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. A mountain is generally much higher and ste in the world and is located in the Himalayas of north central Nepal. Dhaulagiri means "White Mountain".
After its discovery in 1808Events January 1 Importation of slaves into the United States is banned February 11 Anthracite coal first burned as fuel, experimentally. February Russia issues an ultimatum to Sweden, to join France, Denmark and Russia and attacks Finland. March 26 Charl by the western world, Dhaulagiri became known as the highest mountain in the world. This lasted for 30 years before being usurped by Kangchenjunga.
Dhaulagiri was first climbed on May 13, 1960 by Kurt DiembergerKurt Diemberger (born 1932 in Austria), is the only remaining person alive that has made the first ascents on two mountains over 8,000 metres. In 1957, he made the first ascent of Broad Peak and in 1960, the first ascent of Dhaulagiri. Diemberger was also, Peter Diener, Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert, Nyima Dorji and Nawang Dorji of a Swiss/Austrian expedition. This was also the first Himalayan climb supported by an airplane which also crashed during the approach. The airplane was later abandoned on the mountain.
On October 24October 24 is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 68 days remaining. Events 69 Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus, the commander of the Danube armies, loyal to Vespasian, defeat the forces 1999 Ginette Harrison, an accomplished British climber, died in an avalanche while attempting Dhaulagiri.
See also: List of climbers, List of mountains
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