The provided text is a detailed account of the events surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the hijackings, the subsequent crashes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the response by the United States. It also covers the aftermath, including the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, the hunt for Osama bin Laden, and the establishment of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. The text delves into the geopolitical and societal implications of the attacks, the international response, and the ongoing impact over the years.
Here are the key facts extracted from the provided text:
1. Very few events in history are named after their date.
2. The 21st century began with the globally known tragedy of September 11th.
3. September 11, 2001, marked the biggest attack on U.S. territory since Pearl Harbor in 1941.
4. Four American commercial planes were hijacked on September 11, 2001.
5. Two planes were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
6. Another plane hit the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
7. A fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania.
8. A total of 2,977 people were killed in the September 11 attacks.
9. September 11 is considered the deadliest terrorist attack in history.
10. The attacks had a significant impact on the world.
11. The war on terror, including the invasion of Afghanistan, followed the attacks.
12. Osama bin Laden was named as the mastermind of the attacks.
13. The U.S. led a coalition in the invasion of Afghanistan.
14. The war in Afghanistan resulted in significant casualties and costs.
15. The invasion of Iraq in 2003 was also a consequence of the 9/11 attacks.
16. Extremist groups like Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State emerged in the aftermath.
17. The U.S. captured or killed key individuals linked to the 9/11 attacks.
18. The Guantanamo Bay prison was established to hold suspected terrorists.
19. Efforts to close Guantanamo faced challenges.
20. Osama bin Laden was found and killed in May 2011.
These facts provide a concise overview of the events surrounding September 11, 2001, and its aftermath.