July 20, 1969: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin stands on the moon, with Neil Armstrong and the lunar module reflected in his helmet visor during the historic first walk on the lunar surface. Nineteen minutes earlier, Armstrong had been the first person ever to step foot on the moon, declaring 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind'. The achievement marked the pinnacle of the space race with fellow superpower, Russia - and showcased the superiority of American technology. The Apollo project is seen as an important early step in the exploration of the solar system
Daily Mail: 16 pictures that changed the world: From the horrors of starvation in south Sudan to Tiananmen Square - the heartbreaking sight of little Aylan's lifeless body is just one photo that changed history
* Aylan Kurdi, 3, his brother Galip, 5, and mother Rehan died when their dinghy capsized as they tried to get to Kos
* It has captured the world's attention in a way no other story about the plight of refugees has done in recent months
* Other world-changing images: liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp; Nelson Mandela's release from jail
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