NEIL A. ARMSTRONG
Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, prepares to deploy the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package (EASEP) during the Apollo 11 lunar surface extravehicular activity, July 20, 1969. Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander, took this photograph with a 70 mm lunar surface camera. During flight the EASEP is stowed in the Lunar Module scientific bay at the left rear quadrant of the descent stage looking forward. Aldrin is removing the EASEP from its stowed position. (AP Photo/NASA)
Marty Lederhandler
A crowd watches July 20, 1969, in Central Park, New York, as the Apollo 11 crew lands on the moon.
NASA
Most of Africa and portions of Europe and Asia can be seen in this spectacular photograph taken July 1969 from the Apollo 11 spacecraft during its translunar coast toward the moon. Apollo 11 was already about 98,000 nautical miles from earth when this picture was made.
AP
**ADVANCE FOR THURSDAY, JULY 16** FILE - In this July 20, 1969 file photo, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, right, trudges across the surface of the moon leaving behind footprints. The U.S. flag, planted on the surface by the astronauts, can be seen between Armstrong and the lunar module. Edwin E. Aldrin is seen closer to the craft. The men reported the surface of the moon was like soft sand and they left footprints several inches deep wherever they walked. (AP Photo, file)
Anonymous
**ADVANCE FOR THURSDAY, JULY 16** FILE - In this 1969 file photo, Apollo 11 astronauts stand next to their spacecraft in 1969, from left to right: Col. Edwin E. Aldrin, lunar module pilot; Neil Armstrong, flight commander; and Lt. Michael Collins, command module pilot. (AP Photo, file)
Anonymous
The Apollo 11 lunar module rises from the moon's surface July 20, 1969, for docking with the command module and the trip back to Earth.
NEIL A. ARMSTRONG
Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, descends steps of Lunar Module ladder July 20, 1969, as he prepares to walk on the moon.
Anonymous
A footprint left by one of the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission is shown July 20, 1969, in the soft, powder surface of the moon.
Anonymous
Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander, is seen July 20, 1969, inside the Lunar Module while it rests on the lunar surface.
NEIL ARMSTRONG
In this July 20, 1969 file photo, Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, is photographed walking near the lunar module during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity. (AP Photo, file)
Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:00 am
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The world came together on July 20, 1969 to share a singular event.
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Look back 40 years and share your memories. Either comment below or email reporter Ben Leach at bLeach@pressofac.com
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