October 14

Douglas Mawson was born in 1882 and earned his degree in geology before embarking on polar research. He joined Ernest Shackleton's Nimrod Expedition and later led his own Australasian Antarctic Expedition, mapping uncharted regions of the continent. Mawson's work provided critical scientific data on geology, magnetism, and meteorology in extreme environments. After returning to Australia, he served as a professor and published numerous scientific papers. He was honored with multiple awards for his contributions to polar science and exploration. Mawson's legacy endures in geographic landmarks and ongoing Antarctic research inspired by his achievements.

Born in 1913, Dalzel-Job joined the Royal Navy at age 19 and quickly mastered multiple languages. During World War II, he served in the Special Operations Executive, planning and executing covert raids. He was instrumental in rescue missions and intelligence gathering in the Mediterranean region. Dalzel-Job's daring exploits and charm are said to have inspired Ian Fleming's creation of James Bond. After the war, he wrote memoirs detailing his adventures and worked as an Arctic expedition navigator.