On May 1, 1963 Jim Whitaker became the first American, & 10th person, to reach the summit of this mountain
In fact, the man they call Big Jim for his 6-foot-5-inch frame, ... On May 30, 
2005, Everest hosted its first wedding ceremony (The bride wore .... Whittaker 
became the first American to the top and the 10th overall to summit.