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Captain James Cook Crosses Antarctic Circle
Captain James Cook and his crew became the first people to cross the Antarctic circle. -
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Significant Events in the History of Antarctica.
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American sealer named John Davis lands on Antarctica
An American sealer named John Davis arguably become the first man to land and set foot on the continent of Antarctica. -
Carsten Borchgrevink leads a British expedition to Antarctica
Carsten Borchgrevink lead a British expedition that sent men to Cape Adare where they built huts. This was the first time anyone had stayed through winter on Antarctica. Some historians believe that this could have been the first confirmed landing on the continent of Antarctica. -
Edgeworth David, Douglas Mawson and Alistair McKay reach South Magnetic Pole.
Edgeworth David, Douglas Mawson and Alistair McKay become the first men to reach the South Magnetic Pole. -
Roald Amundsen reaches South Pole
Roald Amundsen and three other men become the first people to reach the South Pole. -
Enerst Shackleton's ship crushed.
Enerst Shachleton was forced to abandon his idea of crossing the continent when his ship, the Endurance was crushed in pack ice. -
Hubert Williams becomes the first person to fly in the region of Antarctica,
Hubert Williams becomes the first person to fly in the region of Antarctica, where he flew from Deception Island in a Lockheed Vega monoplane. -
E. Byrd and three other men fly over the South Pole
After being in the air for 10 hours, Richard E. Byrd and three other men become the first to fly over the South Pole. -
Operation Highjump
The largest ever expedition takes place during Operation Highjump, when the US sends 4700 men, 13 ships and 23 planes to Antarctica. The coastline was photographed for map making. -
Borge Ousland became the first man to cross the continent of Antarctica all by himself
Borge Ousland became the first man to cross the continent of Antarctica alone. He took 64 days to achieve this incredible feat whilst also towing a 180kg slead.
