Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the moon 50 years ago, on July 20, 1969. His historic journey on Apollo 11 was chronicled in the 2018 film "First Man," starring Ryan Gosling.

Neil Armstrong knew how to fly before he got a driver's license. NASA/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Born August 5, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, Armstrong became preoccupied with aviation early on.

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong. Personal Birth date: August 5, 1930 Death date: August 25, 2012 Birthplace: Wapakoneta, Ohio Birth name: Neil Alden ...

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. Armstrong is pictured here, shortly after collecting a sample of lunar dust and rocks.

Neil Armstrong's kids still remember the day he walked on the moon Neil Armstrong was famously the first man to walk on the ...

Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the Moon, passed away at the age of 82. Here are 15 lesser-known facts about him: he had a strong interest in astronomy, was a test pilot for NACA ...

Neil Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, by becoming the first man on the moon, but he didn't brag about his experiences on Apollo 11. Facts surrounding the historic mission are more well ...

Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon and his descent was captured by a mounted camera. A picture on social media shows Buzz Aldrin, the second man to land on the moon, not Armstrong.