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Buzz Aldrin, Lunar Visitor

Buzz Aldrin, Lunar Visitor

Buzz Aldrin as photographed by Neil Armstrong, in what is arguably the most famous picture ever taken. Once mission control heard from the astronauts, the flight commander back on Earth responded: "Roger, Tranquility, we copy you on the ground. You got a bunch of guys about to turn blue here. We're breathing again. Thanks a lot!"

In this photo: Buzz Aldrin

Photo: Time Life Pictures./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Jul 20, 1969
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