Explorers who died on October 20

Take a focused look at the explorers who passed away on October 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2016 Junko Tabei

  Junko Tabei was a pioneering Japanese mountaineer renowned for being the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest and to complete the Seven Summits, climbing the highest peak on every continent. [bio]