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History will remember the twentieth century for two technological developments: atomic energy and space flight.
Neil Armstrong
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Neil Armstrong
Age: 81 †
Born: 1930
Born: January 1
Died: 2012
Died: January 1
Aerospace Engineer
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Test Pilot
United States Naval Aviator
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Wapakoneta
Ohio
Neil Alden Armstrong
Neil A. Armstrong
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