Neil Armstrong | Biography, Education, Moon Landing, & Facts
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Neil Armstrong, American astronaut and the first person to set foot on the Moon. After joining the space program in 1962, he became the command pilot of Gemini 8, which completed the first manual space docking maneuver. He is best known for accompanying Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. to the surface of the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Neil Armstrong - Wikipedia
WEBNeil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer who in 1969 became the first person to walk on the Moon. He was also a naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor. Armstrong was born and raised in Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Neil Armstrong - Biography, Training & Moon Landing | HISTORY
WEBSep 26, 2023 · On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon, arguably the greatest technological achievement in human history. The moon landing made Armstrong famous,...
Meaning, origin and history of the name Neil - Behind the Name
WEBJan 21, 2022 · The Norse transmitted it to England and Scotland, as well as bringing it back to Scandinavia. It was also in use among the Normans, who were of Scandinavian origin. A famous bearer of this name was American astronaut Neil Armstrong (1930-2012), the first person to walk on the moon.
Neil Young | Biography, Songs, Albums, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Neil Young (born November 12, 1945, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known for his idiosyncratic output and eclectic sweep, from solo folkie to grungy guitar-rocker. Early career: Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Buffalo Springfield, c. 1970.
Neil Young: 100 Greatest Songs of All Time - Rolling Stone
WEBDecember 15, 2021. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images; Ebet Roberts/Redferns/Getty Images. “I’d rather keep changing and lose a lot of people along the way,”...
Neil - Wikipedia
WEBNeil the Boxtank engine, from The Railway Series books by Rev. W.V. Awdry; Neil Goldman, from the Family Guy animated comedy series; Neil Josten, from Nora Sakavic's book series All for the Game; Neil Pye, from the British TV sitcom The Young Ones; Neil, character from the game Coffee Talk; Neil Nordegraf, from Scott Pilgrim; Neil Watts, …
Former Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong - NASA
WEBMar 1, 2014 · Neil A. Armstrong was a NASA research pilot, astronaut, and first man to set foot on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission.
Neil Young - Songs, Harvest Moon & Spouse - Biography
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Neil Young is one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists of his generation, known for recording such favorites as "Old Man," "Harvest Moon" and "Heart of Gold." Updated: May 25,...
Neil Gaiman | About Neil | Biography
WEBNeil Gaiman was born in Hampshire, UK, and now lives in the United States near Minneapolis. As a child he discovered his love of books, reading, and stories, devouring the works of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, James Branch Cabell, Edgar Allan Poe, Michael Moorcock, Ursula K. LeGuin, Gene Wolfe, and G.K. Chesterton.
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