1 January 1840Discovery of AntarcticaCharles Wilkes
Charts a long stretch of Antarctic coastline later associated with Wilkes Land, strengthening the case for Antarctica as a continent
Historical records for United States of America in 1840, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Charts a long stretch of Antarctic coastline later associated with Wilkes Land, strengthening the case for Antarctica as a continent
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