Steve Bales isn’t a known name like astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. But his critical ‘go’ decision during the Apollo 11 moon landing made a big difference in the history of the Cold War.

July 24 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1679, New Hampshire became a royal colony of the British crown. In 1847, after 17 months and many miles of travel, Brigham Young led 148 Mormon pioneers ...

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong announced his historic arrival on the ancient lava plain of Mare Tranquillitatis with the following message to NASA: "Houston, Tranquility Base ...

Find the locations of the five landing zones considered as the setting for humanity's first steps on another world. On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong announced his historic arrival ...