Humans first landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first and second humans to set foot on the lunar surface, while Michael Collins remained in lunar orbit aboard the command module. Armstrong's famous words as he stepped onto the moon were, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." This historic event marked a significant achievement in space exploration and demonstrated the capabilities of human ingenuity and ambition, inspiring generations to pursue advancements in science and technology.