On this day in U.S. History: On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to ever land on the moon. Within 6.5 hours, Armstrong took his first steps on the moon’s surface. As he strode, he famously stated, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” The Mission On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy called a special joint session of … [Read more...]