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🎉 Welcome to our newly redesigned site! We'd love your feedback. Found a bug or have suggestions? Let us know (or use the feedback links in the footer anytime) × ⬛️ 9/11 — The September 11 Attacks

📅 Tuesday, September 11, 2001

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24 years ago

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📊 The Stats

How many months ago was September 11 Attacks?

293

How many weeks ago was September 11 Attacks?

1,275

How many days ago was September 11 Attacks?

8,931

How many hours ago was September 11 Attacks?

214,364

How many minutes ago was September 11 Attacks?

12,861,881

How many seconds ago was September 11 Attacks?

771,712,861

About September 11 Attacks

When was 9/11?

The September 11 attacks took place on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001 — a date that changed the world forever. Often referred to simply as 9/11, this was the deadliest terrorist attack in human history and the most devastating assault on American soil since Pearl Harbor in 1941.

On that clear Tuesday morning, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners in a coordinated suicide attack against the United States of America.

What happened on September 11, 2001?

At 8:46 AM Eastern Time, American Airlines Flight 11 was deliberately crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Just 17 minutes later, at 9:03 AM, United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower — an impact broadcast live on television to millions of viewers around the world.

At 9:37 AM, American Airlines Flight 77 was crashed into the western side of The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia — the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.

The fourth aircraft, United Airlines Flight 93, was heading towards Washington, D.C. but crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania at 10:03 AM after passengers and crew members heroically attempted to regain control of the plane from the hijackers.

The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed at 9:59 AM, and the North Tower followed at 10:28 AM. The collapse of the Twin Towers destroyed the surrounding World Trade Center complex and caused catastrophic damage to nearby buildings across Lower Manhattan.

How many people died on 9/11?

The total death toll from the September 11 attacks stood at 2,977 victims, not including the 19 hijackers. This included 2,753 people killed at the World Trade Center site in New York, 184 at the Pentagon, and 40 passengers and crew aboard Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. An additional 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement officers, and 8 paramedics were among the first responders who lost their lives.

More than 6,000 others were injured. The victims came from over 90 different countries, making 9/11 not just an attack on America but a tragedy felt across the entire world.

How long ago was 9/11?

September 11, 2001 was over two decades ago. Use our counter above to see exactly how long ago 9/11 was — down to the years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds since that fateful morning. As each year passes, the anniversary of 9/11 serves as a solemn reminder of the lives lost and the bravery of the first responders who ran towards danger.

9/11 Anniversary

Every year on September 11th, the United States observes the anniversary of the attacks with memorial services, moments of silence, and the reading of victims' names at Ground Zero in New York City. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum, which opened on the site of the former World Trade Center, features two enormous reflecting pools set within the footprints of the original Twin Towers, with the names of every victim inscribed around their edges.

Key anniversary milestones include the 10th anniversary in 2011 when the 9/11 Memorial was officially dedicated, the 20th anniversary in 2021 which saw ceremonies across the nation, and the upcoming 25th anniversary on September 11, 2026.

The aftermath of September 11

The attacks of 9/11 had profound and far-reaching consequences. U.S. President George W. Bush launched the War on Terror, beginning with the invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001 to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power. The Department of Homeland Security was established, air travel security was transformed with the creation of the TSA, and the USA PATRIOT Act was signed into law.

The wars that followed in Afghanistan and Iraq lasted for two decades. Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11 attacks, was located and killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in Abbottabad, Pakistan on May 2, 2011 — nearly ten years after the attacks.

Remembering 9/11

The phrase "Never Forget" became synonymous with the legacy of September 11th. Two iconic beams of light known as the Tribute in Light shine skyward from Lower Manhattan each anniversary, representing the Twin Towers and visible for miles. One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, now stands at 1,776 feet tall on the northwest corner of the original World Trade Center site — its height a symbolic reference to the year of American independence.

September 11 remains one of the most significant dates in modern history. Whether you lived through it or are learning about it for the first time, understanding how long ago 9/11 was helps put into perspective the lasting impact these events have had on global politics, security, and the collective memory of people around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days ago was September 11 Attacks?

September 11 Attacks was 8,931 days ago. It was on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.

How long ago was September 11 Attacks in weeks?

September 11 Attacks was approximately 1,275 weeks ago.

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