50 years ago -- as it happened.

[jdv69z]

Ever seen the Myth Busters episode where they independently confirm the moon landing? When the astronauts were there, they erected some type of reflector and documented it's location on the moon. The Myth Busters used that info, the speed of light, the distance to the moon surface, and used a laser to shoot a beam to the moon and wait for it to reflect back. It did and within seconds of the time that they had calculated for the reflection. So if you are so inclined, you can prove it to yourself.