Apollo 11 moon landing!
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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 spaceflight. The Apollo 11 mission, which lasted from July 16–24, 1969, culminated with the Lunar Module Eagle landing on the moon at 20:17 UTC. Armstrong was the first to step onto the moon's surface, famously proclaiming, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". Aldrin later joined him on the surface, walking near the leg of the Lunar Module. The Apollo 11 mission was a significant achievement for the United States, fulfilling President John F. Kennedy's goal of landing a person on the moon before the end of the decade. It was also considered a victory in the Cold War and space race. An estimated 500 million people watched the landing on television. After returning to Earth, the astronauts were celebrated with parades across the country, including in New York, Chicago, and their hometowns. They also participated in a world tour.