Walter Cronkite died today, age 92 - 1916 to 2009

[keljonma]

My husband was just recalling how excited Walter got at the launch of Apollo 11 and that today is the 40th anniversary of the launch. (I haven't checked his facts. Forgive me if he's got them wrong!)

Yes, Apollo 11 launched July 16, 1969 and landed on the moon July 20, 1969

http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/imagery/apollo/AS11/a11facts.htm

 

[Henrietta23]

Yeah, times have changed for sure.
I stayed out of the BYC thread. It may end up getting locked.

 

[Big Daddy]

My husband was just recalling how excited Walter got at the launch of Apollo 11 and that today is the 40th anniversary of the launch. (I haven't checked his facts. Forgive me if he's got them wrong!)

Yes, Apollo 11 launched July 16, 1969 and landed on the moon July 20, 1969

http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/imagery/apollo/AS11/a11facts.htm

I watched it. Does anyone believe the conspiracy theories about it being filmed on a Hollywood set?

 

[keljonma]

My husband was just recalling how excited Walter got at the launch of Apollo 11 and that today is the 40th anniversary of the launch. (I haven't checked his facts. Forgive me if he's got them wrong!)

Yes, Apollo 11 launched July 16, 1969 and landed on the moon July 20, 1969

http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/imagery/apollo/AS11/a11facts.htm

I watched it. Does anyone believe the conspiracy theories about it being filmed on a Hollywood set?

I come from an Air Force/flying family. I do not believe the conspiracy theorys on this subject.

I did read in today's news that NASA recorded over the original tape they made when the moonwalk took place. So historical film is being restored for NASA archives.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10289890-93.html

 

[Big Daddy]

Yes, Apollo 11 launched July 16, 1969 and landed on the moon July 20, 1969

http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/imagery/apollo/AS11/a11facts.htm

I watched it. Does anyone believe the conspiracy theories about it being filmed on a Hollywood set?

I come from an Air Force/flying family. I do not believe the conspiracy theorys on this subject.

I did read in today's news that NASA recorded over the original tape they made when the moonwalk took place. So historical film is being restored for NASA archives.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10289890-93.html

I don't believe them either. Thought they were stupid back then, feel the same now.