When was Neil Armstrong born?

Neil Armstrong was born on 5 August 1930 in Wapakoneta.

Where did Neil Armstrong study?

Neil Armstrong was educated at University of Southern California, Purdue University, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Blume High School.

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Neil Armstrong

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American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930–2012)

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Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer who, as the commander of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, became the first person to walk on the Moon. He was also a naval aviator, test pilot and university professor.

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Born: 5 August 1930 wd
Place of birth: Wapakoneta wd
Died: 25 August 2012 wd
Place of death: Cincinnati wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: United States Naval Aviator, test pilot, university teacher, astronaut, military flight engineer, aircraft pilot wd
Education: University of Southern California, Purdue University, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Blume High School, Wapakoneta High School wd
Spouse: Janet Shearon, Carol Held Knight wd

Awards wd

Air Medal
Korean Service Medal
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Silver Buffalo Award
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1969)
Congressional Space Medal of Honor (1978)
Collier Trophy
Langley Gold Medal (1999)
Sylvanus Thayer Award
Eagle Scout
Order of Culture (1969)
Arthur S. Flemming Award
Congressional Gold Medal
National Aviation Hall of Fame (1979)
Order of the Yugoslav Star

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Retired pilot helps historical society buy Neil Armstrong's boyhood home for tours19 October 2026

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When was Neil Armstrong born?: Neil Armstrong was born on 5 August 1930 in Wapakoneta.
Where did Neil Armstrong study?: Neil Armstrong was educated at University of Southern California, Purdue University, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Blume High School.

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