On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission successfully landed the first humans on the Moon. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first and second individuals to walk on the lunar surface, while Michael Collins orbited above in the command module. Armstrong's famous words, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind," marked a pivotal moment in space exploration and human achievement. This event represented the culmination of the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War and demonstrated remarkable advancements in technology and human ingenuity.