Neil A. Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was born Aug. 5, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. In 1947, Armstrong enrolled at Purdue University on a Navy scholarship to pursue a degree in ...

Purdue University graduate and Apollo 11 flight commander Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. It was a truly giant leap for mankind, and a seminal moment ...

At Purdue University, you can hear our legacy. The familiar roar of plane engines was also heard by Amelia Earhart. The thundering beat of our the World’s Largest Drum was also felt by Neil Armstrong ...

The caseback of the Omega "Tribute to Astronauts" Speedmaster Professional engraved to astronaut Neil Armstrong. | Credit: RR Auction "This watch, which my father liked to wear on special ...

Along with her photo, Luxana Nil-Ubol sent a note thanking Neil Armstrong for ... studies institute at Mahidol University outside Bangkok, but still calls Armstrong “my hero.” ...

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The Albany Symphony’s latest recording takes listeners skyward — from Amelia Earhart’s final flight to Buddy Holly’s last ...

An 18-karat gold version of the first watch worn on the moon has set a record for the most paid for an astronaut's timepiece. A new record has been set for the most paid at auction for an ...