Neil Armstrong

         Neil Alden Armstrong passed away 

Born: August 5, 1930, Wapakoneta 

Died: August 25, 2012, Columbus

Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor and United States Naval Aviator. He was the first human to walk on the Moon.

Children: Eric Armstrong, Mark Armstrong, Karen Armstrong

Spouse: Carol Held Knight (m. 1994), Janet Shearon (m. 1956–1994)

 

Education: University of Southern California (1970), Purdue University (1947–1955), Blume High School (1947)

Parents: Stephen Armstrong, Viola Armstrong