10 Unsung Heroes Of History

10. Buzz Aldrin

The moon landing of Apollo 11 was perhaps the most significant human accomplishment of the 20th century. While Elvis was singing of suspicious minds and the New York Jets were celebrating their first and only Super Bowl, scores of brave men and women worked tirelessly to put man on the moon.

The USA dealt the killing blow to the USSR in the great 'Space Race' when they successfully sent a crew of three men to land on the surface of Earth's only moon, allowing humans to accomplish the feat for the very first time.

Often overshadowed by his colleague Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin was a vital part of the Apollo 11 mission, serving as the lunar module pilot. While Armstrong's famous words and even more iconic steps usually eclipse the details of the mission itself, the bravery of both Aldrin and Collins are not to be ignored.

The wander around the unknown is perhaps the single most scrutinised detail of our lifetime, with millions believing the whole event was staged. If the feat was true, then the recognition surely should go to all three men, not just Armstrong.