1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Gene Cernan & Jack Schmitt lifted off from the Moon.

#OTD in 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Gene Cernan & Jack Schmitt lifted off from the Moon. They would soon dock with the orbiting Command and Service Module piloted by Ron Evans for their return to Earth. #Apollo50 pic.twitter.com/DNnQ3su9dU

— NASA History Office (@NASAhistory) December 14, 2018