America Mourns Passing of Neil Armstrong, First Man on the Moon

After being an American icon since his accomplishment in 1969, it is with extreme sadness to report thatNeil Armstrong has died.The legendary astronaut was reportedly recovering from heart surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio at the time of his passing. He was 82 years old. In a...

Neil Armstrong, First Man on the Moon, Turns 79 Today

Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, turns 79 today, as he was born August 5, 1930. He is of course, most famous for being the first person to take steps on the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969....

July 20, 1969: Apollo 11 History and Interesting Facts

"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Those were the words of Neil Armstrong, the Mission Commander of Apollo 11, as Armstrong became the first man to step on the moon on July 20, 1969. This...

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