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July 20th marked celebration of Moon Day - remembering the day 47 years ago when upon landing on the moon, Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong reported "The Eagle Has Landed." A few hours later, Armstrong stepped off of the Eagle's ladder, placed one foot upon the moon's surface and proclaimed: Via Sharla Shults 
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Today's History Lesson Via Sharla Shults
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47 years ago, Apollo11 blasted off into history. On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 was launched from Cape Kennedy Space Center atop a huge Saturn V rocket. On July 20, 1969, the Lunar Module, nicknamed the "Eagle", touched down on the surface of the moon at Tranquility Base. Upon landing, Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong reported "The Eagle Has Landed." A few hours later, Neil Armstrong, stepped off of the Eagle's ladder, placed one foot upon the moon's surface and proclaimed: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." July 20 is... Moon Day [It's not about flashing your hiney!] Via Sharla Shults
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Where do people come up with all the celebrations? What makes one day any more special than another? Why include so many on the same day? Questions! Questions! Questions! most of the which without Answers! Answers! Answers! Origins lost or perhaps never identified but yet keep being passed along from one year to the next. Without further ado, get ready and simply take your pick! Via Sharla Shults
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Talk about memories...the little red wagon holds a full load and there is absolutely no age limit. From the youngest to the oldest, creativity and imagination abound. And, this just begins this day of celebrations!
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