On Apr 6, 1909: Robert Peary and Matthew Henson are the 1st people to reach the North Pole. Peary's claim is disputed because of his failed navigational ability. Henson and 4 Inuit assistants were actually the 1st persons to reach the North Pole.
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"Matthew Henson, 1st to Reach the North Pole, 1909." Historianspeaks, April 8, 2026. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/matthew-henson-1st-to-reach-the-north-pole-1909.
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