On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission achieved a historic milestone when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to land on the Moon. Armstrong famously declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind," as he stepped onto the lunar surface. This event marked a significant achievement in space exploration and the culmination of the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. The successful mission not only showcased human ingenuity and technology but also sparked international pride and a renewed interest in science and exploration.