Eloise's Antarctica By Hayes112 1773 JAN 1, 1773 Captain Cook crossed Antarctic Circle Period: Jan 1, 1773 to Jan 1, 1991 time Period: Jan 1, 1773 to Jan 1, 1988 Antarctica 1821 JAN 1, 1821 John Davis landed on continent 1911 JAN 1, 1911 the South Pole trip, led by Scott. He got there 2nd and was hopping too get there first Jul 15, 1912 JUL 15, 1912 Scott died on his way back to his ship Scott died a fatal death on the way back too his ship Jul 15, 1943 JUL 15, 1943 First permanent settlement happened Jul 15, 1987 JUL 15, 1987 First baby born on continent