9 11 Timeline Apr 2026

On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners. They deliberately crashed two into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one into the Pentagon in Virginia, and a fourth—whose passengers fought back—into a field in Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.

– President Bush addresses the nation from the school, calling the events an “apparent terrorist attack.” 9 11 timeline

– News cameras capture a gaping hole in the North Tower. Most initially believe it is a tragic accident. On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19

– Five stories of the Pentagon collapse due to fire and damage. Aftermath & Immediate Response 12:16 PM – All commercial air traffic in the U.S. is successfully grounded. Over 4,500 flights are diverted or canceled. – Five stories of the Pentagon collapse due

– President Bush returns to the White House.

– American Airlines Flight 77 (Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles) takes off. Five hijackers are on board.