Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Became the First Men to Walk on the Moon 51 Years Ago This Week

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin Became the First Men to Walk on the Moon 51 Years Ago This Week
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History was made on this week more than half a century ago when two American astronauts walked on the Moon.

A mission many doubted was possible became reality for Neil Armstrong—the first man to walk on the Moon—and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, who joined him 19 minutes later.