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The main treaty was opened for signature on 1 December 1959, and officially entered into force on 23 June 1961. [4] The original signatories were the 12 countries active in Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957–58: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. [1]
Download as PDF; Printable version ... The following events occurred in December 1959: December 1, 1959 (Tuesday) The Antarctic Treaty was signed by all 12 nations ...
This category is for treaties that were written and opened for signature in the year 1959. For treaties that entered into force in 1959, see Category:Treaties entered into force in 1959 . 1954
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Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources; Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals; Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resource Activities; Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs
Antarctica Day is an international holiday recognizing the anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. It is celebrated on December 1 each year. Along with Midwinter Day, it is one of Antarctica's two principal holidays.
Colonization of Antarctica is the establishing and maintaining of control over Antarctic land for exploitation and possibly settlement. [1]Antarctica was claimed by several states since the 16th century, culminating in a territorial competition in the first half of the 20th century when its interior was explored and the first Antarctic camps and bases were set up.