Today marks the birthday of probably the most famous American stamp collector to ever live. It should also be noted that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of America's most important and beloved Presidents.
On January 28th, 1986, at 11:39 AM EST, America watched as the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated just 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board.
Many famous people have been on the Tonight Show as guests and later were honored on U.S. postage stamps including then Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy (appeared with Jack Paar in 1960), and comedians Bob Hope, Jack Benny and Bud Abbott.
Dr. Aldrin can claim numerous professional accomplishments that by themselves are notable, but none will be as remembered by history as his participation in the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon.