Antarctica Day Dec 1, 2024

Today, Antarctica Day shines a spotlight on one of the world"s most remarkable international agreements—the Antarctic Treaty. Signed in 1959 by 12 nations, this treaty designated the entire continent as a demilitarised zone, with a special focus on promoting scientific research and collaboration. This day honours the spirit of global cooperation, reminding us of the collective responsibility to protect the planet"s last great wilderness.

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Today in History

The other continent down under
Dec 1, 2023Ross Sea, Antarctica
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Aug 19, 2026Whytecliff Park, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Apr 6, 2024Himeji Castle, Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Sep 16, 2024Wallabies at sunrise, Australia
Aug 11, 2025Village of Santa Maddalena, Dolomites, Italy
Oct 12, 2025Village of Saranac Lake, New York, United States
Feb 1, 2025European beech forest, Belgium
Jun 20, 2026Arched iceberg, western Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean
Aug 27, 2024Young black caiman, Tambopata National Reserve, Peru
Nov 4, 2025Tower Bridge, London, England
Jul 12, 2024Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
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Dec 20, 2024Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
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May 18, 2025International Museum Day
Feb 2, 2026Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany
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