The North Pole

Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura was the first person to reach the North Pole alone. Naomi reached the North Pole on May 1, 1978, after a harrowing 57 day trip. Naomi almost gave up twice during the quest. Once, after he and his dog team survived an attack by a polar bear. The second when they became stranded on a floating island of ice. Naomi is world famous for his solo adventures.
More Famous Firsts