Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon, dead at 82

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RIP Mr. Armstrong :rose:

[video=youtube;1hKSYgOGtos]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hKSYgOGtos[/video]

 

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[video=youtube;aiM3oJsLxJY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiM3oJsLxJY[/video]

 

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[video=youtube;0Gy3PH4Sf6g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gy3PH4Sf6g[/video]

 

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Chappaquiddick.

Muhammad Ali was convicted on appeal for refusing induction in the U.S. Army.

Brian Jones died; the Rolling Stones played a free concert in Hyde Park.

They also released the 'Honky Tonk Women" single.

In Italy, the government fell; in Denmark, was legalized.

The Soviets launched the unmanned Luna 15.

Mariner 6 flew past Mars.

David Bowie released the 'Space Oddity' single.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Bad Moon Rising' was still on the radio, having peaked at #2.

The National Guard mobilized in racial disturbances in Baton Rouge.

The Plastic Ono Band released 'Give Peace a Chance.'

The U.S. began troop withdrawal in Vietnam; the war raged on.

 

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"I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer," he said in February 2000 in one of his rare public appearances. "And I take a substantial amount of pride in the accomplishments of my profession."

http://news.yahoo.com/neil-armstrong-1st-man-moon-dies-193954975.html

RIP and enjoy your next journey!!

 

[Dr. Know?]

What an amazing thing to watch on TV back then. Looking at the moon in OH. My friend & I decided we were bored and scraped up 17 bucks to have a party to celebrate the moon walk (We bought soft drinks and lots of snacks). Parents were there supervising too. I met my first boyfriend that night. Everytime someone talks about the moon, I remember that day with a smile & the amazing event I witnessed at 13 by Neil Armstrong, Buzz and crew. Even today, bravery comes to mind. They were still in their infancy compared to the last Mar's precision landing of Curiosity.

May you rest in peace Neil Armstrong.

 

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What if the moon landings had failed? The poignant and moving speech that
President Nixon would have delivered if Apollo 11 astronauts had not come home (Sunday Mail)

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m5kAq1pWs8

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVYHSi3HQNg

 

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[MaryLiz]

Here's an interesting article from the Washington Post on Armstrong's death. They mention the embarrassing "Neil Young" headline error from NBC.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/natio...2561a2-efbd-11e1-b74c-84ed55e0300b_story.html