a day ago
- Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin successfully landed the lunar module Eagle on the moon's Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.
- Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon, describing it as 'one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.'
- The astronauts collected rock and soil samples, deployed scientific experiments, and planted an American flag.
- President Nixon congratulated the astronauts via a historic phone call, emphasizing the unity of humanity.
- The mission faced challenges, including a boulder-filled crater that required manual control to avoid, but ultimately achieved a safe landing.
- The lunar module remained on the moon for about 22 hours before the astronauts returned to the command module for the journey back to Earth.