Map of antarctica

Important events in Antarctica

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  • Captain Cook crossed Antarctic Circle

    Captain Cook crossed Antarctic Circle

  • Fabian Bellingshausen spotted land on continent

    Fabian Bellingshausen spotted land on continent

    Fabian Bellingshausen was first person spot land on continent
  • John Davis landed on continent

    John Davis landed on continent

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

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    scott and four other men tried to walk to South Pole

  • A British trip to the South Pole was led by scott. He got there 2nd

    A British trip to the South Pole was led by scott. He got there 2nd

  • Scott died on his way back to his ship

    Scott died on his way back to his ship

  • First permanent settlement happened

    First permanent settlement happened

    First permanent settlement happened around this time
  • pledged Antarctica only for study

    pledged Antarctica only for study

  • First baby born on continent

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