UK Names Ross Dependency in Antarctic Claim, August 16, 1923
The United Kingdom gives the name "Ross Dependency" to part of its claimed Antarctic territory and makes the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand its administrator. Date: August 16, 1923 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 16 📅 Events on this day in 1923 📅 On This Day (Today)