On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human being to walk on the moon. But how long did it take him to get to the moon? There were three men on the Apollo 11 mission; who didn't get to walk on the moon? What did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin actually do once they landed on the moon? Find out the answers to these questions plus so much more in this article about the First Man on the Moon.

For more: Pictures of the Moon Landing

(Picture courtesy of NASA)

"Pilots take no special joy in walking: pilots like flying. Pilots generally take pride in a good landing, not in getting out of the vehicle." -- Quote by astronaut Neil Armstrong, talking about his famous moonwalk

For more: First Man on the Moon, History Quotes

Often called "Satchmo," Louis Armstrong was a masterful trumpeter who played an instrumental role in the development of jazz. Beloved for his innovative style and energetic performances, Armstrong dazzled audiences for decades.

Learn more about how Armstrong rose above his humble origins to become what many call "the greatest trumpet player in the world" in this biography of Louis Armstrong.

(Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)

Hey, everyone! I am currently looking for a contributing writer to write features here on 20th Century History at About.com. Anyone with a passion for history and strong writing skills may apply. If you are interested, please send a cover email, resume, and writing sample to me at history1900s@about.com.

The 20th Century History contributing writer(s) will write one to two biographies (1400-1600 words each) per month. This is a home-based, online job that will pay a small stipend per article. All content created by the contributing writer(s) will include their own byline.

Please spread the word!