Neil Armstrong's Age at Key Moments
Neil Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He grew up in Ohio and developed an early interest in aviation and engineering.
Age During the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
On July 20, 1969, Armstrong was 38 years old when he became the first person to walk on the Moon. He served as commander of NASA's Apollo 11 mission.
Later Life and Death
Armstrong lived for decades after the Moon landing, working as a professor and serving on several corporate boards. He died on August 25, 2012, at the age of 82. More details about his biography are available from NASA.
