Explorer Matthew Henson

Matthew Henson

Living place: Maryland

Birthday: 8-8-1866

Global rank: #19082

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Who is Explorer Matthew Henson?
Along with his traveling partner, Robert Peary, he became the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909.
Although he was the first person to reach the North Pole, he was often overshadowed by fame. His partner.
 
 

Young / Before famous

He worked as a dishwasher in the local coffee shop before landing a job as a cabin boy at the age of 12.

Family life info

He was raised by his uncle after his parents died. He married Lucy Ross in 1906.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Explorer Matthew Henson?
His great-nephew worked with Bill Crosby.

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When was Explorer Matthew Henson born?
Matthew Henson was born in 8-8-1866, death year is , at the age of 158.
Where is Explorer Matthew Henson's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Matthew Henson was born in Maryland, . is a Explorer, whose Zodiac is Leo, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Tiger. Matthew Henson's global rank is 19082 and whose rank is 20 in list of famous Explorer.
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Events in 1866 and 8-8

Birthday Matthew Henson (8-8) in history

  • Day 8-8 year 1588: British naval forces attacked the Armada fleet, permanently crippling the "invincible" Spanish fleet.
  • Day 8-8 year 1786: Dr. Michael-Gabriel Paccard and Jacques Balmat became the first people to climb Mont Blanc.
  • Day 8-8 year 1876: Thomas Edison patented the mimeograph machine.
  • Day 8-8 year 1900: The first Davis Cup tennis tournament began at the Longwood Cricket Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.
  • Day 8-8 year 1963: In "The Great Train Robbery," some 15 thieves robbed the Glasgow-to-London mail train, making off with more than $6 million in cash.
  • Day 8-8 year 1969: Sharon Tate, wife of director Roman Polanski, and four others were murdered by members of Charles Manson's "family."
  • Day 8-8 year 1974: President Nixon announced he would resign the following day as a result of the Watergate scandal.
  • Day 8-8 year 2008: The Summer Olympic Games opened in Beijing, China.
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