Historical eventJanuary 51922

Ernest Shackleton

Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton (pictured) died of a heart attack during his final expedition.

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When
Thursday, January 5 1922104 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1920s
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Dates: From 1922.

What happened

Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton (pictured) died of a heart attack during his final expedition.

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January 5 1922 — 104 years ago, on a Thursday.

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