Important events in Antarctica

Captain Cook crossed Antarctic Circle

Jan 1, 1773

Fabian Bellingshausen spotted land on continent

Jan 1, 1820

Fabian Bellingshausen was first person spot land on continent

John Davis landed on continent

Jan 1, 1821

Carsten Borchgrevink found lichen, the first sign of plant life

Jul 14, 1895

scott and four other men tried to walk to South Pole

Period: Jan 1, 1901 to Jan 1, 1902

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

Jan 1, 1911

Scott died on his way back to his ship

Jul 15, 1912

First permanent settlement happened

Jul 15, 1943

First permanent settlement happened around this time

pledged Antarctica only for study

Jul 15, 1961

First baby born on continent

Jul 15, 1987