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Key Antarctic Dates
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Captain James Cook
Captain James Cook and his crewbecame the first men to cross the Antarctic circle. -
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausan
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausan became the first person to spot land on the continent. -
John Davis
John Davis became arguably the first person to land on the continent. -
John Weddell
John Weddell went to the farthest south into the Antarctic, which is why the Weddell Sea bears his name. -
Carsten Borchgrevink
Carsten Borchgrevink found lichen, the first sign of plant life. -
Adrein de Gerlache
Adrein de Gerlache and his crew became the first to survive an Antarctic Winter. -
Amundesn vs. Scott!
Race to the South Pole! the first successful trip was led by Amundsen. -
First Permanent Settlement
The first permsnent settlement happened around this time. -
Antarctic Treaty
The Antarctic Treaty was signed by many nations, who pledged to use Antarctica only for scientific studies. -
First Baby
The first baby was born on the continent.
