September 11 attacks - Wikipedia
WebThe September 11 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, [e] were four coordinated Islamist suicide terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States on September 11, 2001. That morning, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners scheduled to travel from the East Coast to California.
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Web3 days ago · 9/11 attacks. Date: September 11, 2001. Location: New York City. Pennsylvania. United States. Washington, D.C. Participants: al-Qaeda. Context: Iraq War. USA PATRIOT Act. Afghanistan War. Homeland Security Act. Major Events: American Airlines flight 77. On the Web:
September 11 attacks: What happened on 9/11? - BBC News
WebAug 3, 2021 · Getty Images. On Tuesday 11 September 2001 suicide attackers seized US passenger jets and crashed them into two New York skyscrapers, killing thousands of people. The attack remains one of...
9/11 Timeline - Videos, World Trade Center Attacks | HISTORY
WebJun 21, 2011 · On September 11, 2001 —a clear, sunny, late summer day—al Qaeda terrorists aboard three hijacked passenger planes carried out coordinated suicide attacks against the World Trade Center in New...
Timeline: The September 11 terrorist attacks | Miller Center
WebTimeline: The September 11 terrorist attacks. On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed in the deadliest terrorist attacks in American history. The moment shocked the nation. Two planes, hijacked by Islamic jihadists vowing death to all Americans, plowed into both towers at the World Trade Center in New York.
September 11, 2001: Attack on America | HISTORY Channel
WebOn September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States.
September 11 attacks Facts | Britannica
WebSeptember 11 attacks, series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks committed in 2001 by 19 militants associated with Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda against targets in the United States, the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. soil in U.S. history. Over 3,000 people died in the attacks and rescue efforts.
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