The first manned moon landing occurred on July 20, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface, while Michael Collins orbited the Moon in the command module. Armstrong's famous words upon stepping onto the Moon were, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The Apollo 11 mission marked a significant milestone in human space exploration and demonstrated the capabilities of technology and science during the Space Race era. It stands as a historic moment of achievement for humanity.