Antarctic Important Events

Antarctic circle

Jan 1, 1773

Captain James Cook and his crew became the first men to cross the Antarctic circle.

First spottting of land on continent

Jan 1, 1820

Fabian Gottlieb Von Bellingshausen became the first person to spot land on the continent.

First to land on continent

Jan 1, 1821

John Davis becamearguably the first person to land on the continent.

First sign of plant life.

Jan 1, 1895

Carsten Borchgrevink found lichen, the first sign of plant life.

Amundsen

Jan 1, 1911

Race to the South Pole! The first successful trip was led by Amundsen.

Scott's death

Jan 1, 1912

Scott died on his way back to his ship.

Shackleton's crew

Dec 8, 1914

Shackleton's crew reaches the Weddell Sea.

First permanent settlement

Jan 1, 1940

Early 1940's - The first permanent settlement happened around this time.

Antarctic Treaty

Jan 1, 1961

The Antarctic Treaty was signed by many nations, who pledged to use Antarctica only for scientific studies.

First baby born on continent

Jan 1, 1987

The first baby was born on the continent.