Born on August 5
Neil Armstrong's Birthday
He learned to fly before he could drive.
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Where it comes from
Neil Alden Armstrong was born on 5 August 1930 on his grandparents' farm near Wapakoneta, Ohio, and this Story marks his birthday. He caught the flying bug early: his father took him to the National Air Races in Cleveland at two, and he had his first plane ride at six.
How it's celebrated
There is no formal observance. To mark the day, look up at the Moon tonight, visit an air and space museum or planetarium, or read about the engineering behind Apollo 11. He went on to teach engineering, so helping a child build and fly a paper plane is a fitting tribute too.
Did you know
He had his student pilot's licence by his 16th birthday, before he had a driving licence or had finished high school.
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