11 December 1972 Posted on December 10, 2013 by Staff Apollo 17 becomes the last Apollo mission to land on the Moon. Famous Words of Inspiration..."It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate." Nathaniel Hawthorne — Click here for more from Nathaniel Hawthorne Related posts: 26 December 1972 16 December 1972 23 December 1972 30 May 1972 2 February 1972 17 June 1972 11 October 1972 2 February 1972 11 July 1972 11 December 1920