Neil Armstrong
American astronaut and aeronautical engineer
Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer who in 1969 became the first person to walk on the Moon. He was also a naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor.
Armstrong was born and raised in Wapakoneta, Ohio.... Wikipedia
Born: August 5, 1930, Wapakoneta, OH
Died: August 25, 2012 (age 82 years), Cincinnati, OH
Space missions: Apollo 11 and Gemini 8
Spouse: Carol Held Knight (m. 1994–2012) and Janet Shearon (m. 1956–1994)
Children: Karen Armstrong, Mark Armstrong, and Rick Armstrong
Education: University of Southern California (1970), Purdue University (1947–1955), and USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Parents: Stephen Armstrong and Viola Armstrong
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