Important Dates In Antarctica By Laurenmillar27 Jan 1, 1773 Captain Cook crossed Antarctic Circle Period: Jan 1, 1773 to Jul 15, 1987 Time Of Important Dates Jan 1, 1820 The first spotted land on continent By Fabian Bellingshausen Jan 1, 1821 John Davis landed on continent Jul 14, 1895 the first sign of plant life, Carsten Borchgrevink found lichen Jan 1, 1911 A British trip to the South Pole was led by Scott. Jul 15, 1912 Scott died on his way back to his ship Jul 15, 1943 First permanent settlement happened Jul 15, 1961 Antarctic Treaty pledged Antarctica only for study Jul 15, 1987 First baby born on continent
