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Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr. is Born
Buzz Aldrin is Born in Montclair, New Jersey -
Edwin Changes Name to Buzz
Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr. officially changes his name to Buzz Aldrin after his little sister accidentally called him buzzer instead of brother. -
Buzz Aldrin Graduates High School
He graduated third in his class in 1951 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. -
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Buzz Aldrin's College Years
Buzz Aldrin went to college at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1948-1951. -
Buzz Enters United States Air Force
Buzz officially entered the United States Air Force in 1951. -
Buzz Marries
Buzz marries Joan Archer on November 13, 1960 -
Buzz Joins Royal Society
Buzz Aldrin joins the Royal Society in 1965 at age 35 -
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Buzz Aldrin In Space
Buzz Aldrin goes to space and is the second person ever to walk on the moon. -
Buzz Wins Einstein Award
At age 42, Buzz Aldrin wins the Albert Einstein award after trying to get it for the past 5 years. -
Buzz Creates Share Space Foundation
On August 31, 1988, Buzz Aldrin starts the Share Space Foundation at age 58. -
Buzz Wins Second Einstein Award
At age 66, Buzz Aldrin wins his second Einstein award, only one other person has done that feat. -
Buzz goes to the North Pole
Buzz Aldrin becomes the oldest person to ever go to the North Pole at age 86. -
Buzz gets Diagnosed With Cancer
At age 87, Buzz Aldrin gets diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer.
