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2019-6-26 · Almanac. Gone on this day. 2008 Vladimír (Vlado) Plulík, Slovak climber, who ascended Everest in 1998 and Gasherbrum I in 2008, died twelve days after the latter on Broad Peak, aged 45.. Born on this day. 1930 Minoru Higeta, Japanese pioneer, who ascended Manaslu in 1956.. First ascents on this day. 1991 Sri Kailas West SW-Peak (aka Yogeshwar, 6678 m) by an Indian party.