Neil Armstrong,American astronaut and first man to set foot on the moon

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Born: 5 August 1930, Wapakoneta, Ohio, United States
Died: 25 August 2012 (age 82 years), Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut, engineer, and the first person to walk on the moon. He was born on August 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and developed a passion for flying early in his life. Armstrong earned a degree in aerospace engineering from Purdue University and later served as a naval aviator, flying 78 combat missions during the Korean War.

In 1962, Armstrong joined NASA’s astronaut corps, and in 1966, he flew his first space mission as command pilot of Gemini 8, where he performed the first successful docking of two spacecraft in orbit. However, it was his role as commander of Apollo 11 that secured his place in history.

On July 20, 1969, Armstrong and his fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin descended to the moon’s surface in the Lunar Module, Eagle. Upon stepping onto the lunar surface, Armstrong famously said, “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.” This historic event was watched by millions of people worldwide and marked a significant achievement in human space exploration.

After his astronaut career, Armstrong taught aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati and served on various corporate boards. He remained a private and humble figure, rarely seeking the spotlight. Armstrong passed away on August 25, 2012, leaving behind a legacy of exploration and inspiration.