jul 2, 1957 - Antarctic Treaty
Description:
The Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 by the twelve countries whose scientists had been active in and around Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957-58. It entered into force in 1961 and has since been acceded to by many other nations. The total number of Parties to the Treaty is now 53.http://www.ats.aq/e/ats.htm
Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 2, 1957
Now
~ 67 years ago