Category Archives: 9/11

David Bowie opens ‘The Concert for New York City’ to benefit victims of September 11 attacks 20 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 2001)

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Video: 'David Bowie - America & "Heroes" - Concert For New York City 2001.'

(Saturday, October 20, 2001, 7:02 p.m. EDT) — David Bowie opened “The Concert for New York City,” a benefit concert, featuring many famous musicians, that took place tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City in response to the September 11 attacks, performing Paul Simon’s “America” and his own “Heroes.” Continue reading David Bowie opens ‘The Concert for New York City’ to benefit victims of September 11 attacks 20 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 2001) →

War in Afghanistan begins as U.S. and Britain launch air strikes 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 2001)

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Video: 'Bombing Afghanistan - Oct 7, 2001 - NBC News Special Report'

(Sunday, October 7, 2001, 9:00 p.m. Afghanistan Time, during the United States invasion of Afghanistan, part of the War in Afghanistan and the War on Terror) — The United States, supported by Britain, began Operation Enduring Freedom, launching bombs and cruise missiles tonight against Taliban military and communications facilities and suspected terrorist training camps. Continue reading War in Afghanistan begins as U.S. and Britain launch air strikes 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 7 2001) →

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

2000s, 9/11


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)

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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)

2000s, 9/11


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)

2000s, 9/11


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)

2000s, 9/11


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) →

Paul McCartney performs at The Concert for New York 10 years ago this hour (2001)

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Video: 'I'm Down'

(Sunday, October 21, 2001, 12:18 a.m. EDT) — Paul McCartney (introduced by Jim Carrey) performed at The Concert for New York City tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City, held to honor the first responders and those lost in the September 11 attacks, doing “I’m Down,” “Lonely Road,” “From A Lover To A Friend,” “Yesterday,” “Freedom,” “Let It Be” and “Freedom (Reprise).” Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at The Concert for New York 10 years ago this hour (2001) →

Elton John, Billy Joel perform at The Concert for New York 10 years ago this hour (2001)

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Video: 'I Want Love,' 'Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters'

(Saturday, October 20, 2001, 11:48 p.m. EDT) — Five For Fighting performed at The Concert for New York City tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City, held to honor the first responders and those lost in the September 11 attacks, doing “I Want Love,” “Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters” and “Your Song” (the latter with Billy Joel). Continue reading Elton John, Billy Joel perform at The Concert for New York 10 years ago this hour (2001) →