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Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut and the first person to walk on the moon. He was born on August 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and died on August 25, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Armstrong became a naval aviator before joining NASA's astronaut program in 1962. He made history on July 20, 1969, when he stepped off the Apollo 11 spacecraft and onto the moon's surface. Armstrong's famous words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," echoed around the world.

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• Neil Armstrong's moon landing was a monumental achievement for humankind.
• Many people consider Neil Armstrong a hero for his groundbreaking mission.
• There are numerous books and documentaries available on Neil Armstrong's life and space exploration.

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