JULY 20, 1969: Neil Armstrong becomes first man to set foot on the moon

3.4K views · 54 reactions | #OnThisDay in 1969, U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon’s surface. Watch fellow astronaut Michael Collins, who flew the command module, recount his experiences after orbiting the moon 54 years ago. #SpaceExplorationDay #LunarLanding | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata | U.S. Consulate General Kolkata · Original audio

Neil Armstrong's moon landing heralded revolution in television viewing for New Zealanders