Friday 11 February 2011 was the day that West Ham United and the London Borough of Newham's joint bid to take control of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium was named the unanimous preferred bidder by the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) Board.
The club's official website, whufc.com, was on hand to capture the momentous on camera.
A selection of exclusive images are published below, giving Hammers supporters a unique insight into the day the club took a giant step towards moving into a new 60,000-capacity stadium in the heart of east London.
The top table awaits the arrival of Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold
Olympic Stadium decision day attracts massive media attention
Olympic Stadium bid director Ian Tompkins shows the support for the bid
David Sullivan and David Gold with Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales
A press conference is held at Forman's Fish Island next door to the Stadium
The press conference is well-attended, as you might expect
The Chairmen and Vice-Chairman pose outside the Olympic Stadium
Chairman David Sullivan is delighted with the OPLC Board's decision
Jack Collison says the squad cannot wait to play at the Olympic Stadium
Vice-Chairman Karren Brady speaks exclusively to West Ham TV
The Vice-Chairman explains that there is still much hard work to be done