Apollo Program By dontwannadothis Period: Jan 1, 1961 to Jan 1, 1975 Project Apollo Jan 27, 1967 Apollo 1 Accident A tradgic accident caused three astronauts to die in a horrible fire. Jul 20, 1969 Apollo 11 Apollo 11 brought three astronauts to the moon an safely returned them to Earth. Apr 11, 1970 Apollo 13 Blows up.