07/20/2026
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Every astronaut's survival kit held a pair of American Optical's FG-58 sunglasses, now called the Original Pilot. More than 55 years later, the Original Pilot remains a symbol of American craftsmanship and timeless design. Today we join American Optical in celebrating the American grit and ingenuity that took us to the moon and has inspired all of us every day since. American Optical: still made in America, right down the road in Chicago. Stop in to Griebenow Eyecare to try on a pair for yourself.