First Gunnar Knudsen Government
The First Gunnar Knudsen Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1910 in Norway
Explore 12 historical events and records for Norway in 1910.
Historical records for Norway in 1910
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February
Wollert Konow Government
Begins the Wollert Konow Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
June
Discovery of South Pole
Using the ship Fram ("Forward"), earlier used by Fridtjof Nansen, he left Norway for the south, leaving Oslo
South Pole Expedition
Amundsen left Oslo for the south on 3 June 1910
Fram Expedition
Sails from Norway in Fram while still publicly presenting the voyage as an Arctic expedition
Discovery Expedition
Borchgrevink retained his interest in Antarctic matters, visiting Captain Scott shortly before the Terra Nova sailed on Scotts last Antarctic expedition.
September
Fram Expedition
Reveals to his crew that the Fram expedition is bound for Antarctica and not the Arctic Ocean
South Pole
Announces the southern objective of the Fram expedition at Madeira and turns openly toward the race for the South Pole
South Pole Expedition
At Madeira, tells his men that Fram will proceed to Antarctica and sends Scott the telegram: BEG TO INFORM YOU FRAM PROCEEDING ANTARCTIC--AMUNDSEN
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Death of Bjornstjerne Bjornnson
Death of Bjornstjerne Bjornnson
Ski Training Programme
Gran provides Norwegian skiing expertise for expedition members preparing for Antarctic travel.
Terra Nova Ski Programme
Gran joins as ski expert, adding Norwegian skiing experience to an expedition that expects extensive travel over snow and ice.
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