Moon landing thrills world as Apollo 11 succeeds
The Apollo 11 mission ends with Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin returning from Tranquility Base after 22 hours of exploration. Moscow, London, Tokyo, and other capitals react with astonishment as the United States confirms a successful lunar ascent and rendezvous with the orbiting Columbia.
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Nixon Jubilant Over Moon Landing Victory
President Nixon expressed pride and unity after Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the moon. He thanked them and urged renewed effort toward peace as the world watched. The briefing notes include weather and tide details for July 22 with coastal and inland forecasts.
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Luna 15 reportedly crashes into the Moon at high speed
Jodrell Bank in England said Russia's Luna 15 may have slammed into the lunar surface at about 300 miles per hour near the Sea of Crisis, with signals ceasing as the craft dropped from orbit. Officials waited for further confirmation from Moscow.
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Apollo 11 wives hail moon walk Unreal and fantastic
Families of NASA astronauts react with disbelief and joy as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin reach the moon. Jan Armstrong and Joan Aldrin express awe while watching the historic moment unfold on television from Texas.
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