July 20, 1969
Where were you? Most Missourians were at their TV sets watching Neil Armstrong step out onto the Moon.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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