[amsat-bb] 1976-07-20: Viking 1 Lands On Mars

[B J]

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/viking-1/

It was originally scheduled to touch down on July 4, in observance of
the American bicentennial, but a sandstorm obscured the landing site.
July 20 was chosen instead because it was the 7th anniversary of
Armstrong and Aldrin landing, and later walking, on the moon.

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL