14 July 1865 July 14, 2016 Author: Staff Edward Whymper and his team complete the first ascent of the Matterhorn. Four of them die on the descent. Famous Words of Inspiration..."How absurd and delicious it is to be in love with somebody younger than yourself. Everybody should try it." Barbara Pym — Click here for more from Barbara Pym Related posts: 4 July 1865 30 July 1865 25 May 1865 1 April 1865 1 April 1865 4 July 1569 14 July 1881 14 July 1933 14 July 1958 14 July 1881 Categories: History Tags: 14 July, 1865