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- Born: August 5, 1930 in Wapakoneta, OhioNASA: Astronaut Bio: Neil Armstrong
- Graduate of Purdue UniversityNASA: Astronaut Bio: Neil Armstrong
- Was in the U.S. Navy before becoming an astronautNASA: Astronaut Bio: Neil Armstrong
- 1949 - 1952: Served as naval aviatorNASA: Astronaut Bio: Neil Armstrong
- 1962: Became an astronautNASA: Astronaut Bio: Neil Armstrong
- 1969: Commander of Apollo 11 and first person to walk on the moon
- Landed on the moon on July 20, 1969
- Apollo 11 also carried Edwin Eugene 'Buzz' Aldrin, Jr, the second person who walked on the moon, and pilot Michael Collins
- He and Aldrin spent about 2.5 hours on the moon
- About half a billion people watched the moon landing live on TVThe New Yorker: Moon Walker (October 3, 2005)
- 1971: Resigned from NASANASA: Astronaut Bio: Neil Armstrong
- 1971-1979: Professor of aerospace engineering at the University of CincinnatiNASA: Astronaut Bio: Neil Armstrong
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Neil Armstrong on Amazon
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First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong - $18.00
On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch thirty-eight-year-old American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person to step on the surface of another heavenly body....Amazon
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The Best of the Johnny Cash TV Show 1969-1971 - $37.98
UK two disc (CD + PAL/Region 0 DVD) edition of this 2008 release features the 20 track CD and the companion DVD containing performances from Cash's popular TV show (1969-71). The B...Amazon
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Neil Armstrong: Young Flyer (Childhood of Famous Americans) - $5.99
This series of biographies, longtime favorites of young readers, now add the first new titles in over 20 years. Rich or poor, great American men and women lived out childhoods as v...Amazon
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Journey to the Moon: The 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11 - $14.98
On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy made a historic speech where he pledged to send astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade. Eight years later, on July 20, 1969,...Amazon
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Jr. Astronaut Suit with Embroidered Cap, size 12/14 (white) - $49.95
This Jr. Astronaut looks like the real deal. Made from a Polyester Parachute-like material with full length Zipper. It has a padded collar and an Embroidered NASA logo hat.Amazon
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Neil Armstrong Questions
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Does anyone know what specific time (GMT, kthxbye) the actual anniversary of Armstrong putting foot to moon rock is? Or have I missed it? 1 AnswerGMT is 5 hours ahead of EST and the first step occured at 10:17 PM EST, so it was 3:17AM GMT 7/21/1969. This was 6 hours after landing- with 30 seconds of fuel ... read more -
What are the events surrounding Tim Armstrongs departure from Google? 1 AnswerI'm thinking he wanted the title. He has been hired on as AOL's CEO. http://macnewsworld.com/story/66494.html "Google SVP Tim Armstrong will take on a new role... read more -
What do you think about Lance Armstrongs comeback? 3 AnswersIn terms of everyone talking about how he broke his word by leaving the sport, I ignore all of that. It's like me announcing that I'm leaving teaching despite b... read more -
Will Neil Patrick Harris play The Flash? 1 AnswerIt may be so! Ryan Reynolds was originally cast in the role, but may not be able to do the film because of his role on Wolverine Movie. Weird, I just can't pic... read more
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Neil Armstrong Middle School students raise a record $8,780 and donate Christmas presents to SHIM's Angel Emporium: http://bit.ly/4s9Ch8
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Video: DJ Neil Armstrong Interview w/ Ig’NantWitted Pt. 2 http://tr.im/H2qR
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AreYouInThatMoodYet- Ignantwitted: DJ Neil Armstrong Interview Pt 2: In part two, he discu.. http://bit.ly/8Pvnuz
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Just read Neil Armstrong is My Uncle--undecided about it so far--what did you think?
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