Sept 11th facts
While investigating facts about Sept 11th, I found out little known, but curios details like:
In 2016 the Pew Research Center conducted a poll asking Americans to name the most historical event to happen within their lifetimes. Across all generations dating back to the Silent Generation (born 1928-1945), the #1 response was the Sept. 11th terror attacks.
Every year on Sept. 11th the names of the victims are read aloud in New York City.
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 4 of the best facts about Sept 11th I managed to collect.
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Flight 11 crashed into the World Trade Center north tower at 8:46am on Sept. 11th, 2001. This was the first attack that day.
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On Sept 11th, 2001 The USCG requested the help of boats near NYC to evacuate people from Manhattan Island, In total over 500k People were removed by boat in just 9 hours, It was the largest evacuation by boats in History.
