Neil Armstrong
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Neil Armstrong
Summary
Neil Armstrong is a human[1]. Born in Wapakoneta[2], he… he died in Cincinnati[3]. He worked as an United States Naval Aviator[4], test pilot[5], university teacher[6], astronaut[7], and military flight engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,528 views/month, #1,353 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Wapakoneta[2], Neil Armstrong…
- Neil Armstrong died in Cincinnati[3].
- Burial took place at Atlantic Ocean[10].
- Neil Armstrong's father was Stephen Koenig Armstrong[11].
- Neil Armstrong's mother was Viola Louise Engel[12].
- Neil Armstrong was married to Janet Shearon[13].
- Neil Armstrong was married to Carol Held Knight[14].
- A child of Neil Armstrong was Rick Armstrong[15].
- Neil Armstrong held citizenship in United States[16].
- English was Neil Armstrong's native language[17].
- Neil Armstrong's professions included United States Naval Aviator[4].
- Neil Armstrong worked as a test pilot[5].
- Neil Armstrong worked as a university teacher[6].
- Neil Armstrong's professions included astronaut[7].
- Neil Armstrong's professions included military flight engineer[8].
- Neil Armstrong worked as an aircraft pilot[18].
- Neil Armstrong's field of work was naval aviation[19].
- Neil Armstrong's field of work was space exploration[20].
- Neil Armstrong's field of work was aerospace engineering[21].
- Neil Armstrong was employed by Tallahassee[22].
- Neil Armstrong was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[23].
- Neil Armstrong was employed by University of Cincinnati[24].
- Neil Armstrong's education included a stint at University of Southern California[25].
- Neil Armstrong was educated at Purdue University[26].
- Neil Armstrong's education included a stint at USC Viterbi School of Engineering[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Neil Armstrong's place of birth was Wapakoneta[2]. His father was Stephen Koenig Armstrong[11]. His mother was Viola Louise Engel[12]. English was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at University of Southern California[25], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; Purdue University[26], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1869[34]; USC Viterbi School of Engineering[27], an academic institution[35], in United States[36], founded in 1905[37]; Blume High School[38], a high school[39], in United States[40]; and Wapakoneta High School[41], a high school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1904[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include United States Naval Aviator[4], test pilot[5], university teacher[6], astronaut[7], military flight engineer[8], and aircraft pilot[18]. Fields of work include naval aviation[19], a type of activity[45]; space exploration[20], a field of study[46]; and aerospace engineering[21], a branch of engineering[47]. Employers include Tallahassee[22], a city in the United States[48], in United States[49], founded in 1824[50]; National Aeronautics and Space Administration[23], a space agency[51], in United States[52], founded in 1958[53], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[54]; and University of Cincinnati[24], a public research university[55], in United States[56], founded in 1819[57].
Recognition
Awards received include Air Medal[58], a medallion[59], in United States[60], founded in 1942[61]; Korean Service Medal[62], a service medal[63], in United States[64], founded in 1950[65]; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[66], an award[67], in United States[68]; Silver Buffalo Award[69], a service award[70], in United States[71]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[72]; and Congressional Space Medal of Honor[73].
Personal Life
Spouses include Janet Shearon[13], a homemaker[74], 1934–2018[75], of United States[76] and Carol Held Knight[14]. A child of Neil Armstrong was Rick Armstrong[15]. His religion is recorded as deism[77].
Death and Burial
Neil Armstrong passed away in Cincinnati[3]. He is buried at Atlantic Ocean[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Neil Armstrong include Armstrong Flight Research Center[78], a NASA facility[79], in United States[80], founded in 1946[81], headquartered in Edwards Air Force Base[82]; Armstrong[83], a lunar crater[84]; Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum[85], a museum[86], in United States[87], founded in 1972[88]; armstrongite[89], a mineral species[90]; and armalcolite[91], a mineral species[92].
Why It Matters
Neil Armstrong ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,528 views/month, #1,353 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[93] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[94]
He is credited with the discovery of Statio Tranquillitatis[95], a launch and/or landing site[96]. Entities named for him include Armstrong Flight Research Center[78], a NASA facility[79], in United States[80], founded in 1946[81], headquartered in Edwards Air Force Base[82]; Armstrong[83], a lunar crater[84]; Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum[85], a museum[86], in United States[87], founded in 1972[88]; armstrongite[89], a mineral species[90]; and armalcolite[91], a mineral species[92].
FAQs
Where was Neil Armstrong born?
Born in Wapakoneta[2], Neil Armstrong…
Where did Neil Armstrong die?
Neil Armstrong passed away in Cincinnati[3].
Who were Neil Armstrong's parents?
Neil Armstrong's father was Stephen Koenig Armstrong[11]. Neil Armstrong's mother was Viola Louise Engel[12].
Who was Neil Armstrong married to?
Neil Armstrong's spouses include Janet Shearon[13] and Carol Held Knight[14].
What did Neil Armstrong do for work?
Neil Armstrong worked as United States Naval Aviator[4], test pilot[5], university teacher[6], astronaut[7], and military flight engineer[8].
Where did Neil Armstrong go to school?
Neil Armstrong was educated at University of Southern California[25], Purdue University[26], USC Viterbi School of Engineering[27], and Blume High School[38].
What awards did Neil Armstrong receive?
Honors received include Air Medal[58], Korean Service Medal[62], Distinguished Eagle Scout Award[66], and Silver Buffalo Award[69].
What did Neil Armstrong discover?
Neil Armstrong is credited as discoverer of Statio Tranquillitatis[95].