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– News cameras capture a gaping hole in the North Tower. Most initially believe it is a tragic accident.
– President Bush addresses the nation from the school, calling the events an “apparent terrorist attack.”
– UA 175 crashes into the South Tower (2 WTC) between floors 77 and 85. The impact is broadcast live to millions watching on television. It is now clear this is a deliberate attack. 9 11 timeline
– Five stories of the Pentagon collapse due to fire and damage. Aftermath & Immediate Response 12:16 PM – All commercial air traffic in the U.S. is successfully grounded. Over 4,500 flights are diverted or canceled.
– The White House and U.S. Capitol are evacuated. The Collapses & The Passengers Who Fought Back 9:59 AM – The South Tower collapses just 56 minutes after being hit. Over 800 civilians and first responders are killed instantly. – News cameras capture a gaping hole in the North Tower
– President Bush returns to the White House.
– President George W. Bush, visiting an elementary school in Florida, is informed of the second crash. He remains seated for several minutes, reading “The Pet Goat” with students. The impact is broadcast live to millions watching
– Hijacker Mohammed Atta (on AA 11) mistakenly transmits a message to air traffic control: “We have some planes. Just stay quiet, and you’ll be OK. We are returning to the airport.”
– American Airlines Flight 77 (Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles) takes off. Five hijackers are on board.
– For the first time in history, the FAA grounds all civilian aircraft over the continental U.S. All incoming international flights are diverted to Canada.
– United Airlines Flight 93 (Newark to San Francisco) takes off—40 minutes behind schedule due to airport congestion. Four hijackers are on board. The Attacks Begin 8:46 AM – AA 11 crashes into the North Tower (1 WTC) of the World Trade Center between floors 93 and 99. All on board are killed. Hundreds inside the tower are killed instantly; thousands are trapped above the impact zone.