The Tragedy of 9/11

Formation of Terrorist group al-Qaeda

Jan 1, 1988

The terrorist group al-Qaeda is the sole reaosn for the attack on the United States in 2001

7:59 am Planes Hijacked en route for Twin Towers

Sep 11, 2001

al-Qaeda members hijacked a 767 plane heading for the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

8:46 am First Crash into the North Tower

Sep 11, 2001

The first hijacked plane crashed into the World Trade center, leaving America in shock.

9:03 am Second Crash into South Tower

Sep 11, 2001

Onl 17 minutes later came the second crash into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

US Launch Airstrikes Against Taliban

Sep 30, 2001

America sent strikes to defend the country.

America Invades Iran

Mar 10, 2003

Created almost a decade of war.

Leader of al-Qaeda was Killed

May 2, 2011

The leader of al-Qaeda, Bin Laden, was finally killed after many years of searching for him.