When did Neil Armstrong take his first step on the moon?

July 20, 1969
On July 20, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin (1930-) became the first humans ever to land on the moon. About six-and-a-half hours later, Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon.

What was the purpose of Neil Armstrong going to the moon?

In 1962, Armstrong was selected to be part of NASA’s second group of astronauts, who flew on the two-seat Gemini missions to test out space technology, and the three-seat Apollo missions that ultimately took 12 people to the surface of the moon.

What did Neil Armstrong really say?

Neil Armstrong’s most famous quote is one that actually doesn’t quite make sense since “Man” and “Mankind” have the same meaning. Neil Armstrong actually meant to say “… one small step for a man…” referring to himself setting foot on the Moon and his first footstep on the Moon having deep implications for all people.

How did Neil Armstrong really die?

US astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon, has died aged 82. A statement from his family says he died from complications from heart surgery he had earlier this month. He set foot on the Moon on 20 July 1969, famously describing the event as one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

How Neil Armstrong became the first man on the Moon?

Neil Armstrong first stepped on the moon with his left foot as he uttered, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”. Armstrong and his fellow astronauts arrived on the moon in an Eagle landing craft on July 21, 1969.

What are some quotes by Neil Armstrong?

‘Houston,Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed’