The Librarian's Almanac

July 20: Humankind’s Leap Fallen Short


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On this day in 1969,  Apollo 11's crew successfully landed the first crewed craft on the Moon in the Sea of Tranquility.

Learn about the protests surrounding the launch and the American space community’s unique history grappling with society’s incomplete journey towards racial equality.

Today is July 20, 2020.

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The Librarian's AlmanacBy Elizabeth Nyman