July 20, 1969

[ronwx5x]

Those old enough, do you remember where you were and what you were doing when our astronauts successfully landed on the moon? I was living in Arizona, upgrading to a new airplane for the Air Force, and remember it well. A great sense of pride at the time as the US had seemingly fallen behind the USSR in the space race and suddenly forged ahead. It's still a feat that no other country has yet duplicated or exceeded after 40 years.

[Ranger Mom]

I remember swinging on my swing set and hearing my parents talking about it.....I was 5.

[Trashman]

I was 9 years old and remember that it was a big deal at school. We got to stay up late and watch it on TV.:D

[ronwx5x]

Wish I had been only 5 or 9!:p

[PPHSfan]

Watched it on the Black and White TV, when the Vertical Hold was not rolling.

[Maroon87]

I was 9 months old...can't say I remember much about it.;)

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by Maroon87
I was 9 months old...can't say I remember much about it.;)

I did not know anyone in The Woodlands in 1968!!!!

[Maroon87]

Originally posted by ronwx5x
I did not know anyone in The Woodlands in 1968!!!!

I grew up in Corpus Christi. Did the Woodlands even exist in 1968?:thinking:

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by PPHSfan
Watched it on the Black and White TV, when the Vertical Hold was not rolling.

We did the same, I was 8 and it was just unbelievable. I remember walking outside and looking at the moon. I could not understand how I could not see them while I gould see the moon so clearly.

[Txbroadcaster]

It was faked by the Government :D

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by Maroon87
I grew up in Corpus Christi. Did the Woodlands even exist in 1968?:thinking:

Opened in 1974.

[LH Panther Mom]

We were in Tyler visiting my Aunt & Uncle while my Dad was at coaching school. I got to stay up late and watch...and ditto on the B&W.

[bigwood33]

I was at my grandparents house and we watched it together. At the age of 6 I had no idea what a big deal it was but I remember them (grandparents) and how proud they were to be Americans at that very moment. It was as if Armstrong's "one small step for man" was a literal step for them. I don't remember a singular moment of civic pride that was more palpable. They were busting at the seams!

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by bigwood33
I was at my grandparents house and we watched it together. At the age of 6 I had no idea what a big deal it was but I remember them (grandparents) and how proud they were to be Americans at that very moment. It was as if Armstrong's "one small step for man" was a literal step for them. I don't remember a singular moment of civic pride that was more palpable. They were busting at the seams!

That sounds like a very good memory to have!