One of the most inspiring moments in human history NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong’s words echoed across the world #OTD in 1969 as he became the first person to set foot on the surface of the Moon. The culmination of years of united effort, the Apollo 11 Moon landing remains a testament to our capacity to do hard things. | NASA History

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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon. This speech, read by Benedict Cumberbatch on BBC Two's BBC Newsnight, was prepared by US President Nixon’s then speechwriter, William Safire, to be used in the event of a disaster that would maroon the astronauts on the moon. | BBC Two