Events tagged with "lars christensen"

Historical Events tagged with "lars christensen"

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Exploration & Discovery

Norway Claims Ownership of Queen Maud Land

January 14th, 1939 86 years ago

Norway asserted its sovereignty over Queen Maud Land, a territory in Antarctica. This proclamation was backed by a Norwegian expedition that had surveyed the region from 1938 to 1939. The claim was based on a principle of discovery and was aimed at consolidating Norway's interests in Antarctic exploration and research. Following the claim, Norway initiated plans for further exploration and scientific studies in the region, significantly impacting the geopolitical landscape of Antarctica.