In 1969, a major historical event that captured the world’s attention was the Apollo 11 moon landing. On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface, while Michael Collins orbited the moon in the command module. Armstrong's famous words, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind," echoed as a symbol of human achievement and technological progress. The moon landing not only represented a triumph in the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union but also inspired generations with the possibilities of space exploration.