One of the greatest figures in world history, the first to set foot on another world.

The achievement of Neil Armstrong and his crew, relayed live on television on July 20th 1969, held the entire planet spellbound. On their return to Earth, the astronauts were mobbed. Presidents, prime ministers and kings jostled to be seen with them. Schools, buildings and roads were named after them. Medals were showered upon them. A whirlwind post-flight tour took them to 25 countries in 35 days.

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