Buzz Aldrin, born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr., is an American former astronaut, engineer, and fighter pilot. As the Lunar Module Eagle pilot on the Apollo 11 mission, he was one of the first two humans to land on the Moon, and the second person to walk on it.
Buzz Aldrin
Astronaut
Notable For
Second person to walk on the Moon
Buzz Aldrin's Historical Timeline
Buzz Aldrin is born
Buzz Aldrin, American astronaut, known for second person to walk on the moon, was born on 1930-01-20.
American pilot and future astronaut Buzz Aldrin (24) weds Joan Archer; divorce in 1974
American pilot and future astronaut Buzz Aldrin (24) weds Joan Archer; divorce in 1974
Buzz Aldrin takes the first "space selfie," a photo of himself performing extravehicular activity in space during the Ge
Buzz Aldrin takes the first "space selfie," a photo of himself performing extravehicular activity in space during the Gemini 12 mission
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully lands the first humans on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first people to walk on the lunar surface.
NASA's Apollo 11 lunar module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, lands on the surface of the Moon. Seven hours la
NASA's Apollo 11 lunar module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, lands on the surface of the Moon. Seven hours later, Armstrong becomes the first person to step on the moon at 10:56 pm EDT, and Aldrin joins him shortly after. Michael Collins remains in orbit in the command module. [1]
Former American astronaut Buzz Aldrin (82) divorces Lois Driggs Cannon due to irreconcilable differences after 23 years
Former American astronaut Buzz Aldrin (82) divorces Lois Driggs Cannon due to irreconcilable differences after 23 years of marriage
Associated Historical Events
birth
Buzz Aldrin is born
Buzz Aldrin, American astronaut, known for second person to walk on the moon, was born on 1930-01-20.
American pilot and future astronaut Buzz Aldrin (24) weds Joan Archer; divorce in 1974
American pilot and future astronaut Buzz Aldrin (24) weds Joan Archer; divorce in 1974
Buzz Aldrin takes the first "space selfie," a photo of himself performing extravehicular activity in space during the Ge
Buzz Aldrin takes the first "space selfie," a photo of himself performing extravehicular activity in space during the Gemini 12 mission
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully lands the first humans on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first people to walk on the lunar surface.
space exploration
NASA's Apollo 11 lunar module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, lands on the surface of the Moon. Seven hours la
NASA's Apollo 11 lunar module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, lands on the surface of the Moon. Seven hours later, Armstrong becomes the first person to step on the moon at 10:56 pm EDT, and Aldrin joins him shortly after. Michael Collins remains in orbit in the command module. [1]
Former American astronaut Buzz Aldrin (82) divorces Lois Driggs Cannon due to irreconcilable differences after 23 years
Former American astronaut Buzz Aldrin (82) divorces Lois Driggs Cannon due to irreconcilable differences after 23 years of marriage
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Buzz Aldrin born?
- Buzz Aldrin was born on 1930-01-20 (American).
- What is Buzz Aldrin known for?
- Second person to walk on the Moon
- What historical events involved Buzz Aldrin?
- Buzz Aldrin was involved in 6 recorded historical events, including Buzz Aldrin is born, American pilot and future astronaut Buzz Aldrin (24) weds Joan Archer; divorce in 1974, Buzz Aldrin takes the first "space selfie," a photo of himself performing extravehicular activity in space during the Ge.