September 11 Happened

On September 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m. Eastern time, American Airlines Flight 11 was flown into the north tower of the World Trade Center. At first, many believed the event to be an accident, simple pilot error. The news of the crash was featured on many regular programs as cameramen and photographers captured flames, billowing smoke, and sadly, bodies of people who plunged to their deaths rather than remaining trapped in the building. As journalists and everyday people continued filming, snapping photos, eating popcorn and watching the skies, another plane, United Airlines Flight 175, was flown into the south tower at 9:02 a.m. America was clearly under attack.

When did 9/11 happen?

9/11 happened September 11, 2001, or 9/11/2001. It was named because of the date, and 9-1-1
There are rumors that it took place on the eleventh day of the ninth month.

9 as in September
11 as in the eleventh
2001 a year after the new millennium

Why did 9/11 happen?

Our CIA calls actions like this "blowback", meaning they are counter-attacks for our own interference in other nations' business.

They hit:

1. Twin Towers --a symbol of our financial strength
2. Pentagon -- symbol of our military power
3. White House? symbol of our liberty

Did 9/11 happen a long time ago?

Perception is everything. September 11, 2001 was not that long ago. It was during the administration of the previous president. Someone born that day would not be in high school yet. 11 years is a very long time.

What really happened in NYC on September 11, 2001?

September 11, 2001 was a bright, crisp morning in many regions of the United States, which was shattered when the nation was attacked by terrorists.