Case file · Secret facility (alleged)
Emilio Palma, born in Antarctica to make a claim
On 7 January 1978 Emilio Marcos de Palma became the first person known to be born in Antarctica, at Argentina's Esperanza Base, after his mother was flown there seven months pregnant.
1978 CE · -63.40, -57.00 · status: official
The account
His father commanded the army detachment at the base, and the birth was part of Argentina's effort to strengthen its territorial claim. At least ten more children were born at Esperanza, and Chile followed with births at Villa Las Estrellas. Esperanza has had families and a school since 1978.