On This Day - What happened 21 July 1969 AD
Check most memorable events 21 July 1969 AD.The Moon Monday Jul 21, 1969 05:56:00 AM Neil ArmstrongThe First Moon walk
The Moon Monday Jul 21, 1969 05:56:00 AM The flight plan called for a crew rest period before extravehicular activity, but Armstrong requested the EVA be moved to earlier in the evening, Houston time. When he and Aldrin were ready to go outside, Eagle was depressurized, the hatch was opened, and Armstrong made his way down the ladder. At the bottom of the ladder Armstrong said, "I'm going to step off the LM now". He turned and set his left boot on the lunar surface at 02:56 UTC July 21, 1969, then spoke the now-famous words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
The Moon Monday Jul 21, 1969 Neil ArmstrongThe Second human to walk on the Moon
The Moon Monday Jul 21, 1969 About 19 minutes after Armstrong's first step, Aldrin joined him on the surface, becoming the second human to walk on the Moon. They began their tasks of investigating how easily a person could operate on the lunar surface. Armstrong unveiled a plaque commemorating the flight, and with Aldrin, planted the flag of the United States.
