This Day in History Entry #96
December 14th, 2010 by Wordsman
Aiming north, he thought it might be droll
To switch tacks to an opposite goal
Roald told all his fans
“There’s a small change in plans
Looks like we’re heading for the South Pole”
Event: Roald Amundsen and his team become the first to reach the South Pole
Year: 1911
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amundsen%27s_South_Pole_expedition
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