12 March 1961 Posted on March 12, 2014 by Staff The First Winter Ascent of the Eiger north face takes place. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Every man over forty is a scoundrel." George Bernard Shaw — Click here for more from George Bernard Shaw Related posts: 10 September 1961 10 September 1961 21 May 1991 12 March 1947 12 March 1894 2 March 1946 16 March 1988 3 March 1913