Here are some facts about Neil Armstrong:
* Born: August 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio
* Occupation: Astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer
* Apollo 11 Mission: Commander of the Apollo 11 mission, which landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.
* First Words on the Moon: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
* Military Service: Served in the Korean War as a naval aviator
* Education: Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University, Master's degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern California
* Other Notable Accomplishments: He flew X-15 rocket planes, reaching speeds over Mach 5, and played a key role in developing the Gemini spacecraft.
* Legacy: Neil Armstrong's historic lunar landing and his famous quote are iconic symbols of human achievement and scientific progress.
* Death: August 25, 2012, at the age of 82.
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