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1909 - Matthew Henson Reaches the North Pole Date: April 6, 1909

On this day, African American explorer Matthew Henson became one of the first people to reach the North Pole, arriving nearly 45 minutes ahead of Admiral Robert Peary and the rest of the expedition. Henson, known for his extraordinary navigational skills and deep knowledge of Arctic survival, played a pivotal role in the success of the journey. His contributions were largely overlooked at the time due to racism, but he is now recognized as a trailblazing explorer and hero in American history.

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