Buzz Aldrin, American astronaut who was the second person to walk on the Moon, a feat he accomplished during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Three years earlier he had been one of the crew on Gemini 12. Learn more about Aldrin’s life and career, including his work after leaving NASA..
Buzz Aldrin Turns 91: Here s Remembering the Astronaut and First Photographer on the Moon
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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin is famous for two things - being the second man to walk on the moon and the first astronaut candidate with a doctorate degree. The astronaut recently turned 91 and celebrated his birthday with as many candles on the cake.
Born as Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr. on January 20, 1930, in New Jersey, he would go on to become one the most famous and recognisable men on the planet. Here is how he welcomed his 91st year on this beautiful planet.
When Alan Shepard said, “Let’s light this candle” I’m sure he never envisioned 91 of them! Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes yesterday and to my Anca for making the day so special. pic.twitter.com/spoGB9HHw3 Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) January 21, 2021