12 March 1961 March 12, 2014 Author: Staff The First Winter Ascent of the Eiger north face takes place. Famous Words of Inspiration..."As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words." William Shakespeare — Click here for more from William Shakespeare 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 Categories: History Tags: 12 March, 1961