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He was the oldest of three children. His parents were Stephen (dad) and Viola (mom) Armstrong.
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At the age of six Neil Armstrong went on his first plane rid which gave him interest in airplanes.
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Went to collage at the Purdue University at the age of 17.
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Neil Armstrong left collage after three years in to serve in the navy as a pilot. Served for 3 years. Returned in 1952.
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One year later had their first son, then had their daughter two years later.
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Neil Armstrong'd first child was a boy, Eric Armstrong.
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Neil Armstrong's first daughter was born, Karen.
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He started his NASA career in Ohio.
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Karen, their first daughter, died of a brain tumor. One year later had another son.
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He was commanded pilot. He launched off with Michael Collins. The flight was 4 days then he made history by stepping on the moon on June 20, 1969.
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Neil Armstrong cam home with a 4 days flight from the moon.
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He left NASA to become a teacher at the university of Cincinnati as a professor of aerospace engineering.
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Neil Armstrong died at the age of 82 because he had a risk of open heart surgery.
