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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 20 > ‘Giant leap for mankind’ taken in 1969 as astronauts walk on moon for 1st time

‘Giant leap for mankind’ taken in 1969 as astronauts walk on moon for 1st time

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
July 20, 2009

Today is Monday, July 20, the 201st day of 2009. There are 164 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon after landing their lunar....

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