Category Archives: 2000s

Barry Bonds breaks MLB season home run record, and then some 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2001)


Video: 'Barry Bonds 71st homerun 2001 ESPN Telecast'

(Friday, October 5, 2001, 8:14 p.m. PDT) — San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, 37, became baseball’s record single-season home run hitter tonight when he struck his 71st and 72nd homers of the season at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco. Continue reading Barry Bonds breaks MLB season home run record, and then some 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 5 2001)

U.S. President George W. Bush vows to exact punishment for ‘evil’ September 11 attacks 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)


Video: 'WATCH: President George W. Bush's address to the nation after September 11, 2001 attacks'

(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 8:30 p.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror) — A grim-faced U.S. President George W. Bush reacted to the worst terrorist attack in history tonight with a terse but eloquent address to the nation in which he warned that those who gave shelter to murderers would be held equally guilty. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush vows to exact punishment for ‘evil’ September 11 attacks 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)

7 World Trade Center collapses in Lower Manhattan 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)


Video: 'Building weakened by WTC attack collapses'

(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 5:20:33 p.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror)7 World Trade Center, also known as the Salomon Bros. Building, a 47-story building that had sustained damage from falling debris and widespread fires, collapsed this afternoon. Continue reading 7 World Trade Center collapses in Lower Manhattan 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)

North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)


Video: '9/11 WTC 1 North Tower Collapse Compilation (LATE) (For The 18th Anniversary)'

(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 10:28:22 a.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror) — The North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York collapsed this morning, 1 hour, 41 minutes and 45 seconds after the crash and impact of Flight 11 (and 29 minutes after the collapse of the South Tower), part of a series of four coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaeda on the United States, collectively known as the September 11 attacks. Continue reading North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)

Hijacked jetliner crashes into Pennsylvania field after cockpit fight 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)


Video: '9/11 - Retaliated - United Airlines Flight 93'

(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 10:03:11 a.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror)United Airlines Flight 93 crashed this morning after passengers, aware of other 9/11 attacks, revolted against four hijackers 80 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Continue reading Hijacked jetliner crashes into Pennsylvania field after cockpit fight 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)

South Tower of World Trade Center collapses 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)


Video: '9/11, World Trade Center South Tower Falls - 52 Clips'

(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 9:59:00 a.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror) — The South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York collapsed this morning, 56 minutes and 2 seconds after the crash and impact of Flight 175, part of a series of four coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaeda on the United States, collectively known as the September 11 attacks. Continue reading South Tower of World Trade Center collapses 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)

Hijacked jetliner crashes into Pentagon, killing 189 people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)


Video: 'Security video of plane hitting Pentagon released, adds, S'bite from Judicial Watch'

(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 9:37:46 a.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror)American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757-223, crashed this morning into the western side of the Pentagon, headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia, and started a violent fire. Continue reading Hijacked jetliner crashes into Pentagon, killing 189 people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)

Hijacked jetliner crashes into South Tower of World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)


Video: '18 Views of 'Plane Impact' in South Tower | 9/11 World Trade Center (2001 Terrorist Attacks)'

(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 9:03:02 a.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror)United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767-222 bound for Los Angeles, crashed this morning at about 590 mph into the south face of the South Tower (2 WTC) of the World Trade Center, between floors 77 and 85, in New York City. Continue reading Hijacked jetliner crashes into South Tower of World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)

Hijacked jetliner crashes into North Tower of World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)


Video: '(1) CNN 9-11-2001 Live Coverage 8:46.32 A.M E.T - 5.00 P.M E.T'

(Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 8:46:40 a.m. EDT; during the September 11 attacks, part of terrorism in the United States and the War on Terror)American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767-223ER bound for Los Angeles, crashed this morning at roughly 466 mph into the north face of the North Tower (1 WTC) of the World Trade Center, between floors 93 and 99, in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Continue reading Hijacked jetliner crashes into North Tower of World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 11 2001)

‘I’m Real’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 2001)

(Saturday, September 8, 2001) — “I’m Real” by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of five non-consecutive weeks (Sept. 8/15/22, Oct. 20/27, 2001). Continue reading ‘I’m Real’ by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 2001)