In 1909, news that Robert Peary reached the North Pole for the first time in world history was transmitted from Battle Harbour.

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In 1909, news that Robert Peary reached the North Pole for the first time in world history was transmitted from this point above Battle Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Location: Battle Harbour, Labrador and Newfoundland, Canada
Photo credit: © Chase Guttman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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