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The September 11 attacks (also known as 9/11) [nb 1] were four terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States of America. All the attacks happened on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The attacks killed almost 3,000 people, including the 19 attackers, [2] making it the deadliest terrorist attack of the 21st ...
- 2,996 (2,977 victims + 19 hijackers)
- September 11, 2001; 22 years ago, 8:46 – 10:28 a.m. (EDT)
- 6,000+
Mar 1, 2024 · September 11 attacks, series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks committed in 2001 by 19 militants associated with Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda against targets in the United States, the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. soil in U.S. history. Over 3,000 people died in the attacks and rescue efforts.
- What were the September 11 attacks?The September 11 attacks were a series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks committed in 2001 by 19 terrorists associated with the Islamic ext...
- How many people were killed in the September 11 attacks?The exact number of victims—particularly the number of those killed at the World Trade Center—is not definitively known. However, the official deat...
- Who planned the September 11 attacks?Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is considered the mastermind of the attacks, though Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was the operational planner. Mohammed ca...
- How did the September 11 attacks change America?The attacks had a profound and lasting impact on the country, especially regarding its foreign and domestic policies. U.S. Pres. George W. Bush dec...
- What long-term health issues have been linked to the September 11 attacks?The collapse of the Twin Towers coated Lower Manhattan in a blanket of toxic dust, and fires at Ground Zero continued to smolder for months after t...
The September 11 attacks of 2001 were the deadliest terrorist attacks in human history, causing the deaths of 2,996 people, including 2,977 victims and 19 hijackers who committed murder–suicide. Thousands [a] more were injured, [3] [4] and long-term health effects have arisen as a consequence of the attacks.
