9/11
On September 11, 2001, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks were carried out in the United States by the extremist group Al-Qaeda. They hijacked four commercial airplanes, with two of them crashing into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, resulting in their subsequent collapse. Another plane crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, while the fourth plane, Flight 93, crashed in a field in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to regain control.
These attacks led to the deaths of nearly 3,000 people, including civilians, first responders, and individuals aboard the hijacked planes. It was a tragic event that had a profound impact on the United States and the world, leading to changes in security protocols, increased counterterrorism efforts, geopolitical consequences, and a heightened sense of national vulnerability. The anniversary of 9/11 is often marked by moments of remembrance and honoring the lives lost.