Heartbreak and Tragedy for Captain Scott
![The British party, l-r Scott, Oates, Wilson and Evans reach Amundsen's tent. Photo: Henry Bowers/British Library](https://www.onthisday.com/images/articles/captain-scott-in-south-pole.jpg)
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Historical Events
Amundsen 1st to the South Pole
Norwegian Roald Amundsen's Antarctic expedition is the 1st to reach the South Pole
Famous Birthdays
- Hans von Ohain, German-American aerospace engineer, developed 1st turbojet engine, born in Dessau, Duchy of Anhalt German Empire (d. 1998) [1]
- Ota Adler, Czech-British fur trader and founder (Federal Trust), born in Kraslice, Czechoslovakia (d. 1995)
- Spike Jones [Lindley Armstrong Jones], American bandleader (Der Fueher's Face, Cocktails For Two), born in Long Beach, California (d. 1965)
1911 Highlights
About December 14, 1911
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius