September 11th What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
2001 U.S.A. 9/11 Attacks On World Trade Center and Pentagon
11th September 2001 : The 911 attacks carried out on September 11, 2001 were a series of terrorist attacks upon the United States of America . Four commercial passenger jet airliners were hijacked on that morning and two of the planes were crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one plane into each tower, causing the collapse of both towers within two hours. The third aircraft was crashed into the Pentagon. Passengers on the fourth hijacked aircraft attempted to retake control of their plane from the hijackers, which crashed into a field in rural Somerset County, Pennsylvania killing all on board but in the process saving many other lives. Approximately 3,000 people died in these attacks. including a number of fire fighters and rescue workers.
11th September 2001 : The 911 attacks carried out on September 11, 2001 were a series of terrorist attacks upon the United States of America . Four commercial passenger jet airliners were hijacked on that morning and two of the planes were crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one plane into each tower, causing the collapse of both towers within two hours. The third aircraft was crashed into the Pentagon. Passengers on the fourth hijacked aircraft attempted to retake control of their plane from the hijackers, which crashed into a field in rural Somerset County, Pennsylvania killing all on board but in the process saving many other lives. Approximately 3,000 people died in these attacks. including a number of fire fighters and rescue workers.
1911 Canada Quebec Bridge
11th September 1911 : As the final part of the Quebec Bridge ( the central span ) was being raised into position from pontoons in the river it collapsed when it was 15 feet up in mid air it plunged back into the river killing 90 construction workers.
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11th September 1911 : As the final part of the Quebec Bridge ( the central span ) was being raised into position from pontoons in the river it collapsed when it was 15 feet up in mid air it plunged back into the river killing 90 construction workers.
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1922 U.S.A. Woman Flogged
11th September 1922 : A woman was in hospital following a flogging by four masked women who are members of " Ladies of The Invisible Eye " from Dallas in Texas, they administered 100 lashes for ruining her own daughter's life .
11th September 1922 : A woman was in hospital following a flogging by four masked women who are members of " Ladies of The Invisible Eye " from Dallas in Texas, they administered 100 lashes for ruining her own daughter's life .
1930 U.S.A. Number Of Farms Decreasing
11th September 1930 : A new government report highlights the fact that the number of Farms is decreasing across the states with an overall 10% reduction of farms.
11th September 1930 : A new government report highlights the fact that the number of Farms is decreasing across the states with an overall 10% reduction of farms.
1930 U.S.A. Still Explodes
11th September 1930 : A house was blown up today in Madison, Wisconsin when a still exploded in the basement. The fire which accompanied the explosion destroyed the house and a barn .
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11th September 1930 : A house was blown up today in Madison, Wisconsin when a still exploded in the basement. The fire which accompanied the explosion destroyed the house and a barn .
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1941 U.S.A. Charles A. Lindbergh
11th September 1941 : Charles A. Lindbergh has drawn widespread critism after his speech blaming "the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration" for trying to draw America into World War II. It is well known he a strong advocate of Hitlers Nazi Germany.
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11th September 1941 : Charles A. Lindbergh has drawn widespread critism after his speech blaming "the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration" for trying to draw America into World War II. It is well known he a strong advocate of Hitlers Nazi Germany.
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1948 Pakistan India Attacks Hyderabad
11th September 1948 : Indian troops have attacked Hyderabad in Pakistan , they surrounded the area and attacked from all sides in a quick and decisive planned attack. Meanwhile protestors are demonstrating in the Pakistan Capitol demanding the prime Minister declares war on India for it's attack.
11th September 1948 : Indian troops have attacked Hyderabad in Pakistan , they surrounded the area and attacked from all sides in a quick and decisive planned attack. Meanwhile protestors are demonstrating in the Pakistan Capitol demanding the prime Minister declares war on India for it's attack.
1950 Soviet Union Talk Of World war III
11th September 1950 : Newspapers around the world are speculating that Russia is planning on starting World War III before October , but most informed analysts do not believe Russia wants to go to war more than anybody else and it is considered to be pure hype and speculation by the worlds press.
11th September 1950 : Newspapers around the world are speculating that Russia is planning on starting World War III before October , but most informed analysts do not believe Russia wants to go to war more than anybody else and it is considered to be pure hype and speculation by the worlds press.
1960 West Germany Communist Boycott
11th September 1960 : Politicians have asked the people and businesses in West Germany to boycott all goods from communist East Germany in protest to the communist squeeze on West Germany
11th September 1960 : Politicians have asked the people and businesses in West Germany to boycott all goods from communist East Germany in protest to the communist squeeze on West Germany
1969 UK Slum Housing Report
11th September 1969 : A new report by the housing charity "Shelter" has revealed as many as three million people in Britain are living in overcrowded slum conditions.
11th September 1969 : A new report by the housing charity "Shelter" has revealed as many as three million people in Britain are living in overcrowded slum conditions.
1970 U.S.A. Calls To Cut Fed Interest Rate From %8
11th September 1970 : Calls for a significant cut in interest rates from the current 8% to 6% to boost the flagging economy appear to be losing ground to the banking sector who say any large cut would create an inflation cycle.
11th September 1970 : Calls for a significant cut in interest rates from the current 8% to 6% to boost the flagging economy appear to be losing ground to the banking sector who say any large cut would create an inflation cycle.
1970 U.S.A. Ford Introduces Pinto
11th September 1970 : Following the success of Japanese and European Imports Ford introduces the Pinto a compact American Made car costing less than $2,000 but because of a major design flaw more people knew about the gas tank exploding if in a rear end collision of over 20mph than about what great value the car provided.
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11th September 1970 : Following the success of Japanese and European Imports Ford introduces the Pinto a compact American Made car costing less than $2,000 but because of a major design flaw more people knew about the gas tank exploding if in a rear end collision of over 20mph than about what great value the car provided.
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1973 Chili Military Coup
11th September 1973 : President Salvador Allende was killed today during a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet.
11th September 1973 : President Salvador Allende was killed today during a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet.
1978 UK Victim of Poison Umbrella Stabbing Dies
11th September 1978 : Georgi Markov who had defected to the west has died of blood poisoning, four days after he said he was stabbed with an poisoned umbrella tip at a London bus stop. The stabbing is being blamed on the Bulgarian equivalent of the KGB because of his writings exposing the communist party in his home country of Bulgaria.
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11th September 1978 : Georgi Markov who had defected to the west has died of blood poisoning, four days after he said he was stabbed with an poisoned umbrella tip at a London bus stop. The stabbing is being blamed on the Bulgarian equivalent of the KGB because of his writings exposing the communist party in his home country of Bulgaria.
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1980 Tanzania Poaching Getting Worse
11th September 1980 : Anti Poaching Scouts are losing in the battle against poachers due to the lack of ammunition and as a result poaching has increased fourfold on Game Reserves in the country.
11th September 1980 : Anti Poaching Scouts are losing in the battle against poachers due to the lack of ammunition and as a result poaching has increased fourfold on Game Reserves in the country.
1980 UK Diamond Heist
11th September 1980 : The famous Marlborough diamond is stolen from a London jewelers during a daylight robbery on the store in
11th September 1980 : The famous Marlborough diamond is stolen from a London jewelers during a daylight robbery on the store in
1997 Scotland Referendum on Scottish Home Rule
11th September 1997 : A Referendum in Scotland has ended with a resounding YES vote by Scots for support of Scotland having it's own Parliament and providing a higher degree of Scottish Home Rule.
11th September 1997 : A Referendum in Scotland has ended with a resounding YES vote by Scots for support of Scotland having it's own Parliament and providing a higher degree of Scottish Home Rule.
2000 U.S.A. Gas Hits $1.70 per gallon
11th September 2000 : As oil prices continue to rise and the number of protests around the world increase, America the largest consumer of oil is now facing prices that may reach more than $1.70 per gallon causing concern over the effect on inflation.
11th September 2000 : As oil prices continue to rise and the number of protests around the world increase, America the largest consumer of oil is now facing prices that may reach more than $1.70 per gallon causing concern over the effect on inflation.
2002 U.S.A. Thousands Gather on Day Of Remembrance
11th September 2002 : Thousands of family members and friends have gathered in a remembrance service for the victims of the 911 attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center exactly one year ago with a minutes silence observed at 0846 at Ground Zero when the first plane struck the tower.
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11th September 2002 : Thousands of family members and friends have gathered in a remembrance service for the victims of the 911 attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center exactly one year ago with a minutes silence observed at 0846 at Ground Zero when the first plane struck the tower.
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2005 Palestine Israeli Iroops Leave Gaza
11th September 2005 : The last of the Israeli Iroops occupying Gaza leave the area marking the end of 38 years of Israeli military rule. During the ceremony the Israeli flag is lowered for the last time.
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11th September 2005 : The last of the Israeli Iroops occupying Gaza leave the area marking the end of 38 years of Israeli military rule. During the ceremony the Israeli flag is lowered for the last time.
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