What is Antarctica Day?
Antarctica Day, December 1st, commemorates the Antarctic Treaty's centennial. It's also a day to learn more about this chilly and barren continent.
Humans didn't discover Antarctica until 1820, and humans didn't find Antarctica until 1820. Many nations attempted to claim the continent as their own once discovered. As tensions escalated, several countries began negotiating on a peaceful solution. Delegates from 12 countries assembled in Washington, D.C., on December 1st, 1959, delegates from 12 countries joined together in Washington, D.C., to sign the Antarctic Treaty. These countries are represented: These countries are listed: These countries are listed:
- Argentina
- Australia
