Attacks on the World Trade Center:
- At approximately 8:46 AM local time, American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact and resulting fire caused severe damage to the building.
- At 9:03 AM, United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center, causing further devastation and igniting another intense fire.
Pentagon Attack:
- At 9:37 AM, American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., resulting in substantial damage to the building.
Flight 93 Crash:
- United Airlines Flight 93 was scheduled to fly from Newark to San Francisco. It became clear that the plane was also hijacked. Passengers and crew aboard the plane attempted to regain control and divert it from the presumed target.
- The hijackers eventually crashed Flight 93 into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at 10:03 AM.
Aftermath:
- The terrorist attacks on September 11, commonly referred to as 9/11, had a profound impact on the United States and the world. The destruction of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers and the severe damage to the Pentagon symbolized an attack on the nation's infrastructure and a challenge to its security.
- The events led to a global war against terrorism, increased airport security measures, and heightened security across the United States.
- The 9/11 attacks became a defining moment in contemporary history, shaping foreign policy, politics, and international relations in the years that followed.
It is important to remember the victims of the 9/11 attacks and honor the memory of those who lost their lives or were affected by these tragic events.