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1969: San Franciscans rejoice after word of Apollo 11's safe return from historic moon landing

Apollo 11 splashdown: San Franciscans in 1969 react to word of astronauts' safe return
Apollo 11 splashdown: San Franciscans in 1969 react to word of astronauts' safe return 02:27

Apollo 11 was the first space mission to land men on the moon. The flight was launched on July 16, 1969. After eight days, the craft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean.

When word came that the crew had all safely returned home, there was a huge sigh of relief and celebrations.

KPIX News reporter Ed Arnow hit the streets of San Francisco to gather reaction. Check out the San Francisco skyline for what is missing from the view compared to current day.

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