Days Until September 11, 2025

11 September

September 11 or 9/11, is a day marked with deep sorrow and a moment of awakening, as it was on this day in 2001 that terrorists launched a deadly attack in the United States. The following are some of the important events that took place on this day:

• Four planes were hijacked: On September 11, 2001, four airplanes were hijacked by terrorists who aimed to inflict maximum damage on the United States.
• Attacks on the World Trade Center: Two planes were directed towards the World Trade Center (WTC), New York City's iconic landmark. The hijackers crashed the planes into the WTC towers, causing both buildings to collapse.
• Attack on the Pentagon: The third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia causing a section of the building to collapse.
• Passengers fought back: The fourth plane did not reach its intended target as passengers and crew overpowered the hijackers and crashed the plane into a field in Pennsylvania.
• Casualties: As per reports, the attacks claimed the lives of 2,977 individuals which included victims at the WTC site, the Pentagon, and on Flight 93.
• Aftermath: Following the attacks, the United States declared a "war on terrorism".
• Memorials: Several memorials have been built at the sites of the attacks to remember the victims and honor the heroes of those tragic events. The two most notable memorials are the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City and the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
• Effects on Aviation Industry: The attacks on September 11, 2001, had a significant impact on the global aviation industry, resulting in stricter security measures and protocols.

The 9/11 attacks taught the world that terrorism poses a real threat and that the world needs to unite to combat it. May the victims of 9/11 rest in peace and may their families find comfort and solace in the memories of their loved ones.