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A Walk on the Moon

A Walk on the Moon

Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong (who took this legendary photo of Aldrin) become the first human beings to set foot on the lunar surface, July 20, 1969.

In this photo: Buzz Aldrin

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

Aug 11, 1969
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