Antarctic Important Events

By Joseph.C

  • Antarctic circle

    Captain James Cook and his crew became the first men to cross the Antarctic circle.

  • First spottting of land on continent

    Fabian Gottlieb Von Bellingshausen became the first person to spot land on the continent.

  • First to land on continent

    John Davis becamearguably the first person to land on the continent.

  • First sign of plant life.

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

  • Amundsen

    Race to the South Pole! The first successful trip was led by Amundsen.

  • Scott's death

    Scott died on his way back to his ship.

  • Shackleton's crew

    Shackleton's crew reaches the Weddell Sea.

  • First permanent settlement

    Early 1940's - The first permanent settlement happened around this time.

  • Antarctic Treaty

    The Antarctic Treaty was signed by many nations, who pledged to use Antarctica only for scientific studies.

  • First baby born on continent

    The first baby was born on the continent.