Neil Armstrong landed on the moon on July 20, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission. He famously stepped onto the lunar surface and declared, “That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” This historic event marked the first time humans had set foot on another celestial body, capturing the imagination of people across the globe. The mission not only achieved the goal of landing on the moon but also involved extensive scientific research, yielding vital information about the lunar environment and geological history. Armstrong's achievement remains a landmark moment in aviation and space exploration.