Moon Landing Captivates World in Historic Televised Moment
United by a shared feat, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin walked on the Moon as millions watched. NBC estimates 125 million Americans stayed up, and international coverage reached over 500 million viewers while Nixon offered words of peace.
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Quiet battle day after Apollo 11 moon landing
South Vietnam reported a lull in fighting eight hours after the U.S. moon landing, with only a six round mortar attack on a camp near the DMZ causing no casualties. The U.S. Command logged 18 enemy shellings since Sunday, five causing casualties among locals, and closed Operation Mighty Play near Da Nang after 31 enemy killed and 3 American dead with 34 wounded.
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Color TV in 20.9 Million U.S. Homes Report
NBC said about 20.9 million American households had color television as of July 1, 35.5 percent of all homes with TV. The figure, from Advertising Research Foundation Census data, marks an increase of nearly five million color sets in the past year.
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Art lovers converge in Old San Juan Puerto Rico
Ten years after a single show the island hosts multiple opening nights in San Juan galleries. Old San Juan centers the art district as crowds fill viewing rooms and courtyards. Puerto Rico’s mild climate fuels tourism with January averages near 73 and July around 80. Travel tips suggest First National Bank for reservations and a scenic publico jitney ride.
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