Today in History

July 20, 1969
Moonwalker
U. S. Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin land on the moon, where Armstrong, commander of the mission, uttering the now immortal words "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind," becomes the first person to set foot on the lunar surface.



Today's Feature History Article

Apollo 11 mission

NASA Looks to Protect Historic Sites on the Moon

Scientists worry that a contest to send robotic rovers to the moon will threaten lunar landmarks




 



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