Happy birthday! Buzz Aldrin turns 96 today

The iconic and legendary astronaut turns 96 on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

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Buzz Aldrin is celebrating his 96th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed astronauts of his generation.

Popular astronaut Buzz Aldrin has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 96th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Aldrin, a cultural icon

Born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr. in Glen Ridge on January 20, 1930, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Aldrin's not just a great astronaut, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Buzz hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Buzz Aldrin as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 96.

Happy Birthday, Buzz, you're the best!

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