Apollo 11 Moon Landing (July 20, 1969)
The Apollo 11 moon landing, a historic event on July 20, 1969, marked humanity's first steps on the lunar surface. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon.
Launched from Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969, the mission's Lunar Module, named "Eagle," landed with Armstrong and Aldrin while Michael Collins orbited above in the Command Module.
Armstrong's famous words as he stepped onto the moon, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind," echoed around the world. They spent about two and a half hours conducting experiments, collecting samples, and planting the American flag.
The Apollo 11 mission showcased humanity's capacity for space exploration, leaving an indelible mark on science, culture, and technology.