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James Cook crosses Antarctic circle
In January, Captain James Cook crossed the Antarctic circle and circumnavigates Antarctica. -
1st known landing on continental Antarctica
February the 7th. 1st known landing on continental Antarctica by American sealer Captain John Davis. -
First time anyone had wintered on the Antarctic landmass
Carsten Borchgrevink leads a British expedition that landed men at Cape Adare and built huts. This was the first time that anyone had wintered on the Antarctic landmass. unsure of date and month. -
Douglas Mawson reaches the South Magnetic Pole.
January, Australian Douglas Mawson reaches the South Magnetic Pole. unsure about date. -
Robert Falcon Scott reaches the South Pole
January 18th. Britain's Captain Robert Falcon Scott reaches the South Pole to discover he has been beaten by Amundsen. -
Ernest Shackleton returns to Antarctica
October. Ernest Shackleton returns to Antarctica in an attempt to complete the first crossing of the continent. unsure about date. -
Antarctic treaty comes into effect
Antarctic treaty comes into effect.