I wasn’t even born yet, when Neil Armstrong first stepped on the moon on July 21st, 1969, but I wish I was. So I never got to see it live on TV back then, but I’m sure my family members did though! I do have a strong interest in Science, as it was one of the classes in School that I was pretty good at. He is a legend and a hero, indeed. An inspiration for everyone.

Neil Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio. As a child Neil had an interest in flying airplanes so his father would take him to the, Cleveland Air Races. When he was six years old, he experience his first flight in Warren Ohio, when he and his father flew the, Trimotor. When Neil turned 15, he began taking flying lessons after receiving his flying certificate. In 1947, Neil began studying aerospace, when he was a member of, Purdue University. In January of 1949, Neil joined the Navy so he can further his flight training. He witnessed action during the Korean War, and was part of it in 1951. After the Navy, Neil returned to Purdue college in which he got a degree in auronautical engineering. After college, he decided to become a test pilot at the, Edwards Air Force Base. This is where he flew with famous major general, Chuck Yeager. Although they once flew together, their flying didn’t go as well, as they had trouble landing.

Finally, Neil decided that he wanted to become an astronaut in 1958. He was selected for the US Airforce’s Man In Space Soonest, program. In 1960, he was chosen to be pilot consultant for the, Boeing X-20 Dyna- Soar, which is a military space plane. Armstrong did not join NASA until, Sept. 1961. Long before Apollo 11, Neil flew Gemini 8, and Gemini 11. He also served as back up commander for Apollo 8. On Dec. 23, 1968, Neil was offered to be the post of commander for Apollo 11.

In July of 1969, would be the month that would change world history forever. Neil would become the first man to step on the moon. NASA picked him to be the first ’cause they have seen that he didn’t have a huge ego. Millions around the world watched Neil take his first step on the moon live on TV, on that historic day of July 21st, 1969, which uttered the famous catchphrase, “One Small Step”. During interviews, Neil claimed that outer space, was pitch black dark, and all you can see was of course, the Sun and Earth. Neil continues to inspire people to this day.

On Aug. 25th of 2012, Neil Armstrong passed away in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was 82 years old.