FIRST - Human To Set Foot On The Moon - Orlando, FL
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Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum has a exhibit featuring astronaut Neil Armstrong. A sign identifies him as the human to set foot on the Moon. The museum is located at the ICON Orlando building at 8401 International Dr., Orlando FL
Waymark Code: WM105FH
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/02/2019
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A room in the Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum contains a life-like wax figure of astronaut Neil Armstrong standing on the Moon with the American Flag to left. A sign on the wall gives biographical details of the life of Neil Armstrong. The sign is inscribed:
Neil Armstrong
"One small step for man, one giant leap
for mankind"
• Commander of the Apollo 11 moon landing mission, Neil Armstrong
was the human to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969)
• Awarded his pilots license on his 16th birthday, Armstrong could fly
before he could drive!
• Armstrong's footprints are still on the moon, as there is no wind or
other people to rub them away
Born Neil Armstrong on August 5, 1930 in Ohio
Died on August 25, 2012 in Ohio
Portrayed from 1969
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Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum is part of ICON Orlando complex which contains Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, the large ICON Orlando Ferris wheel, and the Sea Life Aquarium.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 07/20/1969
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