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1912 in Norway

Explore 12 historical events and records for Norway in 1912.

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Historical records for Norway in 1912

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January

25 January 1912

Return to Framheim

Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning · Bay of Whales · Captain · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Returns safely to Framheim with the South Pole party after completing the polar journey

25 January 1912

South Pole

Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning · Framheim · Captain · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

The team return to Framheim with 11 dogs

25 January 1912

South Pole Expedition

Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning · Framheim · Captain · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

The team returned to Framheim with 11 surviving dogs

February

20 February 1912

Jens Bratlie Government

Bratlie, Jens · Oslo · Prime Minister of Norway · Government / Government of Norway

Begins the Jens Bratlie Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.

20 February 1912

Wollert Konow Government

Konow, Wollert · Oslo · Prime Minister of Norway · Government / Government of Norway

The Wollert Konow Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.

March

7 March 1912

South Pole

Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning · Hobart · Captain · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Amundsens success is publicly announced on March 7, 1912, when he arrives at Hobart, Australia

7 March 1912

South Pole Announcement

Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning · Hobart · Captain · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Announces from Hobart that his party has reached the South Pole

7 March 1912

South Pole Expedition

Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning · Hobart · Captain · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

The Expedition makes its way to Hobart, Australia, where Amundsen publicly announces his success

8 March 1912

Discovery of South Pole

Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning · South Pole · Captain · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Announces King Haaken & Queen Maude agree to use their names for discovered areas. Announces his discovery of the South Pole

November

12 November 1912

Polar Party Cairn Cross

Gran, Tryggve · Ross Ice Shelf · Ski Expert · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Gran's ski is used in the cross erected above the snow cairn covering the final camp of Scott, Wilson and Bowers.

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1912

Discovery of Antarctica

Borchgrevink, Carsten · Antarctica · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Amundsen later pays tribute to Borchgrevink's pioneering work, saying that his ascent of the Barrier opened the way south

1912

South Pole Expedition

Amundsen, Roald Engelbregt Gravning · Captain · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Amundsen wrote about the expedition in The South Pole: An Account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the Fram

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