MAN STEPPED ON THE MOON 55 YEARS AGO!

 On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon, one of the greatest technological achievements in human history.

THE 1969 MILITARY SERVICE!

50 years ago, I complied with Mexico's mandatory military service which was a one year long basic training every Sunday.  I never could get a picture of me taken during my service, but I can recreate it as best I can here!

The year was 1969, and my battalion was summoned to serve as barrier between the crowds and the Military Parade which is held every September 16th, to commemorate Mexico's independence from Spanish domination. We all stood there stoically for hours until the last section of the long parade passed by. 

Ah! The Military Service! 

And now,  50 years later, I can look back at those days...and still hate them immensely!

July 21, 1969 : MAN WALKS ON THE MOON!

An old joke from 1969 but worth repeating on the 49th Anniversary of man's first steps on the moon...

The original 1969 MAN ON THE MOON souvenir booklet.