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The September 11 attacks of 2001, in addition to being a unique act of terrorism, constituted a media event on a scale not seen since the advent of civilian global satellite links. Instant worldwide reaction and debate were made possible by round-the-clock television news organizations and by the internet. As a result, most of the events listed ...
German authorities monitors call to 9/11 hijacker al-Shehhi, shares information with CIA. [36] - - Germans monitor call mentioning key al-Qaeda Hamburg cell members, including 9/11 hijacker Atta's full name and number. [37] - - 9/11 hijacker Jarrah has unofficial wedding; photograph later suggests German intelligence has informant. [38] - -
March 9–11, 1977 Hijacking 2 149 hostages Washington, D.C. 1977 Washington, D.C. attack and hostage taking: Hanafi Muslim gunmen seize three buildings in Washington, DC and hold hostages for three days, in revenge for the 1973 Hanafi Muslim massacre carried out by a Nation of Islam faction. Hamaas Abdul Khaalis and allies
The 9/11 attacks occurred in the morning hours of Sept. 11, 2001. Departing from Boston's Logan International Airport, American Airlines Flight 11 was flown into the World Trade Center's North ...
At 9:37am, a third plane crashed into the west wall of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington, DC. All 64 people on the plane were killed, along with 125 people in the building.
Ground was broken for the Flight 93 National Memorial on November 8, 2009, and the first phase of construction is expected to be ready for the 10th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2011. 9/11 Tribute Center; Survivors' Staircase; World Trade Center cross; International Freedom Center; Memorials and services for the September 11 attacks
Newspaper covers from the days following the 9/11 attacks give a glimpse into the confusion and anger felt not just by the U.S., but also around the world.
President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney lead a moment of silence on the South Lawn on September 11, 2004, with White House staff and families of victims of 9/11. In the United States , Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the victims killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.