Roald Amundsen's South Pole Expedition

Date: January 14, 1911 • Location: Ross Ice Shelf, International

Roald Amundsen's South Pole expedition makes landfall on the eastern edge of the Ross Ice Shelf.

Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He was a key figure of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in International's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.