National Moon Day

National Moon Day History

National Moon Day celebrates when Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon in 1969. The moon landing inspired scientific research and was a symbol of human achievement. The space vessel that landed on the moon was called the Apollo 11. The Crew of the Apollo 11 included Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Once Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, he stated That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.