The History of Antarctica

James Cook Curcumnavigates Antarctica

Jan 1, 1773

January 1773, Captain James Cook curcumnavigates Antarctica.

First Landing On Antarctica

Feb 7, 1821

American sealer Captain John Davis was the first person to set foot on Antarctica.

James Weddell Discovers A New Sea

Jan 1, 1823

In 1823 James Weddell discovered the sea named after him.

James Clark Ross Discovers A Volcano

Jan 1, 1840

In 1840, scientist and British Naval Officer James Clark Ross discovers 145 new species of fish and an active volcano.

First Flyover Of Antarctica

Jan 1, 1928

In 1928, Australian Sir George Wilkins and American Carl Benjamin Eielson are the first to fly over antarctica.

First Woman on Antarctica

Jan 1, 1935

The first woman in Antarctica was a norwiegen woman named Caroline Mikkelsen, Set foot on antarctica whilst accompaning her husband, a whaling captain.

Antarctic Treaty Comes Into Effect

Feb 1, 1961

In 1961, the new Antarctic treaty comes into effect.