Relics retrieved from Scott's last camp fetch 313,348 at Christie's auction, London. Sledge flag that flew at Pole goes to the Nation. Roald Amundsen born at Borge near Christiana. Amundsen becomes first person to ski in Antarctica. Amundsen leads the first sledging expedition in Antarctica.
Amundsen party reaches South Pole.
Amundsen party hoists Norwegian flag at the South Pole. Amundsen returns to Framheim. Amundsen sends a telegram from Hobart, Tasmania, informing the world that he has reached the South Pole. Amundsen dies somewhere in the Arctic in Nobile rescue. Present Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station dedicated.