The first country to land a human on the Moon was the United States. This historic event occurred on July 20, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin successfully landed on the lunar surface, while Michael Collins orbited above in the Command Module. Armstrong became the first human to step onto the Moon, famously proclaiming, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." This achievement marked a significant milestone in space exploration and the Cold War space race, showcasing the technological advancements of the U.S. during that era.