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In 1961, President John F. Kennedy set the ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon before the end of the decade. Today, July 20, Buzz Aldrin took the first steps on the moon with Neil Armstrong. This historic moment has been recorded in human history for centuries.
Celebrating International Moon Day
Today, July 20, is celebrated as International Moon Day across the world. This day commemorates the first step of mankind on the moon. American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin first stepped on the moon on July 20, 1969. These people were sent there under the Apollo-11 lunar mission of the US space agency. The announcement to celebrate this day was made in the United Nations General Assembly meeting held on 9 December 2021. This day is celebrated every year on 20 July.
What is history?
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy set the ambitious goal of landing a man on the Moon before the end of the decade. NASA's Apollo program was born, and after years of intensive research, development, and testing, the Apollo 11 mission was launched on July 16, 1969.
Four days later, Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the surface of the moon. The ad they gave during this time is quite famous. They said that this is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
The Apollo-11 mission paved the way for the future of space exploration, inspiring new generations to pursue careers in STEM fields and advances in technology, medicine, and environmental science. Ultimately it can be said that International Lunar Day is a celebration of human achievements and scientific progress.