This Day in History July 29

On this day in history, July 29, 1958, President Eisenhower signed bill creating NASA

President Dwight Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act on this day in history, July 29, 1958, which created NASA and led to America's dominance of space exploration.

LIFESTYLE July 20

Moon landing 55 years ago tops list of 7 powerful examples of American exceptionalism

American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon on July 20, 1969. The moon landing headlines a list of 7 examples of American exceptionalism.

SCIENCE July 16

Scientists discover massive cave on moon that could be used to shelter astronauts

An Italian-led team of scientists say they have confirmed evidence of a sizable cave on the moon not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago.

Quizzes July 8

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on pop stars, sports cars, rock guitars and Olympic high bars

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of knowledge of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current news and top headlines — try this latest one!

LIFESTYLE March 22

Meet the American who wrote the moon-landing software: Margaret Hamilton, computer whiz mom

The Apollo 11 moon mission provided a giant leap for womankind, thanks to the remarkable intellect of young software engineer and mother Margaret Hamilton.

LIFESTYLE January 20

On this day in history, January 20, 1930, Buzz Aldrin is born, moon walker taught us that 'sky is not limit'

Buzz Aldrin was born on this day in history, Jan. 20, 1930, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He served in air combat in Korea, then joined the NASA space program in 1963 before walking on the moon in 1969.

Emmys January 12

Moon landing tops Academy's '75 Most Impactful' TV Moments list ahead of milestone Emmys

The Television Academy ranked the "75 Most Impactful" moments broadcast on the small screen ahead of Monday's 75th edition of the annual Emmy awards.

LIFESTYLE July 20, 2023

First moon landing still amazes the world today, a powerful example of American exceptionalism

Man first stepped first on the moon with the historic NASA Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969. The incredible feat of human exploration still amazes the world today.

VIDEO April 27, 2023

Science pioneer Margaret Hamilton wrote the moon-landing software — a giant leap for womankind. Here's her amazing story.

Computer prodigy Hamilton was just 32 years old when Apollo 11 put men on the moon, guided by her innovative software that saved the mission from being aborted minutes before landing on the lunar surface.

VIDEO September 12, 2022

Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham reflects 60 years after JFK's 'Moonshot'

Former lunar module pilot and the third civilian NASA astronaut Walter Cunningham remembers John F. Kennedy's famous 'Man on the Moon' challenge on 'Your World.'