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Watch: First moment of silence in NYC at 8:46 a.m. when hijackers crashed plane into WTC North Tower

Watch: First moment of silence in NYC at 8:46 a.m. when hijackers crashed plane into WTC North Tower

Summary

At 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001, hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 11 into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. A moment of silence was held at this exact time to remember the start of the terrorist attacks that changed history 25 years ago.

Key Facts

  • The plane involved was American Airlines Flight 11.
  • It was hijacked by terrorists.
  • The crash happened at 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001.
  • The plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
  • This event was the beginning of the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
  • A moment of silence is observed at the same time each year to remember this event.
  • The attacks had a major impact on the United States and the world.
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