roald amundsen
- n Norwegian explorer who was the first to traverse the Northwest Passage and in 1911 the first to reach the South Pole (1872-1928)
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- This Day in History - March 7
On this date in 1912, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen arrived in Hobart, Australia, where he dispatched telegrams announcing his success in leading the first expedition to the South Pole the previous December.
March 7, 2014 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Genevieve M. Garcia to celebrate 102nd birthday
Florence — The month she was born, Isabella Goodwin was appointed as the first woman detective; the Italian forces were the first to use airships for military purposes and Roald Amundsen announced he had discovered the South Pole.
March 5, 2014 - Canon City Daily Record