View Full Version : July 20, 1969
ronwx5x
07-09-2009, 10:59 AM
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
07-09-2009, 11:06 AM
I remember swinging on my swing set and hearing my parents talking about it.....I was 5.
Trashman
07-09-2009, 11:22 AM
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
07-09-2009, 12:44 PM
Wish I had been only 5 or 9!:p
PPHSfan
07-09-2009, 12:47 PM
Watched it on the Black and White TV, when the Vertical Hold was not rolling.
Maroon87
07-09-2009, 12:57 PM
I was 9 months old...can't say I remember much about it.;)
ronwx5x
07-09-2009, 01:00 PM
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
07-09-2009, 07:10 PM
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
07-09-2009, 07:32 PM
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
07-09-2009, 08:05 PM
It was faked by the Government :D
ronwx5x
07-09-2009, 08:16 PM
Originally posted by Maroon87
I grew up in Corpus Christi. Did the Woodlands even exist in 1968?:thinking:
Opened in 1974.
LH Panther Mom
07-09-2009, 08:20 PM
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
07-09-2009, 08:27 PM
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
07-09-2009, 08:30 PM
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!
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