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

2000s, 9/11


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) →

‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1951)

1950s, Movies 1950s

(Sunday, September 9, 1951, evening Central European Time) — A Streetcar Named Desire, an American drama film about a fading southern belle who tries to build a new life with her sister in New Orleans, premiered tonight at the 12th Venice International Film Festival.

Adapted from Tennessee Williams’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1947 play of the same name, the film was directed by Elia Kazan and starred Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter and Karl Malden.

Streetcar‘s official premiere was held nine days later on Sept. 18, 1951, at Warner Bros. Beverly Theater in Beverly Hills, California, and then opened in New York on the following day.

‘Nixon’s Enemies List’ with 250 names submitted to White House Counsel’s Office 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1971)

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Video: 'Nixon's Enemies List'

(Thursday, September 9, 1971; during the Watergate scandal) — What would become known as U.S. President Richard “Nixon’s Enemies List,” prepared by White House Public Liaison Charles Colson, was sent today in the form of attachments to a memorandum written by Colson to White House Counsel John W. Dean, initially with 250 names. Continue reading ‘Nixon’s Enemies List’ with 250 names submitted to White House Counsel’s Office 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1971) →

Prisoners seize control of maximum-security Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1971)

1970s


Video: 'Attica Prison Riot - William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe . POV on PBS'

(Thursday, September 9, 1971, 8:50 a.m. EDT; during the Attica Prison riot) — An uprising of prisoners broke out at the maximum-security Attica Correctional Facility penitentiary near Buffalo in western New York this morning as a group of inmates on the 5 Gallery on cellblock “A” charged from the prison dining hall and overpowered guards who were attempting to stop them. Continue reading Prisoners seize control of maximum-security Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo, New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1971) →

Kennedy Center officially opens in Washington, D.C. with formal gala 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1971)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: ‘September 8, 1971 – Opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC’

(Wednesday, September 8, 1971, 7:30 p.m. EDT) — The $70 million John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts officially opened tonight with a formal gala featuring the world premiere of a Requiem mass honoring U.S. President John F. Kennedy, a work commissioned from the legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. Continue reading Kennedy Center officially opens in Washington, D.C. with formal gala 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1971) →

John Lennon & Yoko Ono tape appearance on ‘The Dick Cavett Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'THE DICK CAVETT SHOW - John Lennon and Yoko Ono 9-8-1971)'

(Wednesday, September 8, 1971, beginning around 6:00 p.m. EDT) — John Lennon said tonight his second wife, Yoko Ono, didn’t break up the British rock group The Beatles, but if she had “she should get credit for all the nice music we’ve all made since we broke up.” Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono tape appearance on ‘The Dick Cavett Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 8 1971) →

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

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(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) →