Neil Armstrong, the Aldrinic Aviator

Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut, aeronautical superstar, and megastar of the moon. He was born on August 5th, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, a place he described as “a small town so charming that it only had one stoplight.” But, he soon discovered that the sky was the limit for him.

Neil was a gifted pilot from his childhood days, and he went on to pursue his passion at Ohio State University, where he learned to fly planes, jets, rockets, and even unicorns. He later became a test pilot for NASA, which was a pretty big deal - think of it as being the coolest kid on the block, but on a galactic scale.

His biggest accomplishment was, of course, the seminal moment when he became the first human being to set foot on the moon. On July 20, 1969, he and his crew mate Buzz Aldrin touched down on the lunar surface and took one giant leap for mankind. Neil famously declared “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” which remains an iconic line that future generations will quote when they want to appear smart and cultured.

Neil was not only an intergalactic adventurer, but he was also an environmentalist. During his time on the moon, he famously planted a flag for the Earth, which has since become the symbol for the conservation of our planet. He also left a plaque that read, “Here men from planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind,” which is a bit more eloquent than the infamous graffiti that is found in most public restrooms.

In conclusion, Neil Armstrong was an American hero, an astronaut extraordinaire, and the guy who showed us that the sky and beyond isn’t the limit, it’s just the beginning. Oh, and in case you were wondering, he didn’t find any aliens up there, but he did find a rock that he named “George.” Rest in peace, Neil Armstrong - you truly were out of this world.