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al-Qaeda is formed by Osama bin Laden
In 1988, Osama bin Laden formed a global Islamist terrorist group known as al-Qaeda, or "The Base". This terrorist group is still operating today and is responsible for many terrorist attacks including the attacks on 9/11. -
The WTC were bombed in an initial attempt to bring both the towers down
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al-Qaeda terrorists arrive in the United States to begin pilot school
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Planes Hit the WTC and Pentagon
Al Qaeda terrorists boarded U.S. planes around 7 or 8 in the morning, and hijacked the planes in midflight. They successfully hit three targets, but their fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania due to passengers resisting. -
President Bush gives a Speech at Ground Zero
President Bush made his first visit to Ground Zero on September 14, where he gave a speech providing Americans with hope. -
The United States and Great Britain launch a military attack on Taliban
On October 7, 2001, the United States and Great Britain launched a military attack on Taliban strongholds in the nation of Afghanistan. US government officials believed the Taliban was harboring terrorists responsible for the 9/11 attacks. -
USA PATRIOT Act Signed on Oct. 26, 2001 by George W. Bush
The USA PATRIOT Act was created to help protect America from another terrorist attack. -
TIME magazine names Rudolph Giuliani its Person of the Year
Rudolph Giuliani was named TIME's Person of the Year on December 24, 2001. -
Department of Homeland Security was created on Nov. 25, 2002
The Department of Homeland Security was created in order to respond to terrorist attacks, man-made accidents, and natural disasters. -
Official Death Toll Reaches 2,975
The official death toll of the 9/11 attacks was increased by one in September of 2009. A doctor who went missing on Sep. 10, 2001, was added to the death toll by the appellate court. -
Osama bin Laden dies
Osama bin Laden was finally hunted down by government officials in the latter part of 2010. A team of NAVY SEALs was given the top secret mission to kill Osama bin Laden. The mission proved a success.
