But while Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins were reflecting on one of mankind’s greatest achievements, life went on in Wearside and County Durham.
Everyone, including the Beatles were talking about the men on the moon but it was a great year for the Miners Gala and Sunderland Football Club had just released the fixtures for the coming season. What were you doing that day.
And here, 50 years on from that incredible moment, is our look back at what was happening closer to home in July 1969.
And here, 50 years on from that incredible moment, is our look back at what was happening closer to home in July 1969.
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