The first manned moon landing occurred in the year 1969 as part of the Apollo 11 mission. On July 20 of that year, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the lunar surface, followed by Buzz Aldrin. This monumental achievement was a significant milestone in the Space Race, representing not only a feat of human exploration but also a triumph for the United States in its competition with the Soviet Union. The mission's success greatly boosted scientific interest in space exploration and laid the groundwork for future lunar and interplanetary missions.