Important events in Antarctica By elian Jan 1, 1773 Captain Cook crossed Antarctic Circle Jan 1, 1820 Fabian Bellingshausen spotted land on continent Fabian Bellingshausen was first person spot land on continent Jan 1, 1821 John Davis landed on continent Jul 14, 1895 Carsten Borchgrevink found lichen, the first sign of plant life Period: Jan 1, 1901 to Jan 1, 1902 scott and four other men tried to walk to South Pole Jan 1, 1911 A British trip to the South Pole was led by scott. He got there 2nd Jul 15, 1912 Scott died on his way back to his ship Jul 15, 1943 First permanent settlement happened First permanent settlement happened around this time Jul 15, 1961 pledged Antarctica only for study Jul 15, 1987 First baby born on continent
