United States
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 achieved the first manned Moon landing. Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the lunar surface, followed by Buzz Aldrin. Americans watched the broadcast live, making it one of the most viewed events in history. The landing fulfilled President Kennedy’s goal of reaching the Moon before the decade’s end. It demonstrated U.S. technological leadership. The mission remains a defining moment in global scientific achievement.
