Facts
What day of the week did 9/11 occur?
Tuesday
What year was 9/11?
2001
Alan Jackson
How many days did it take for all the fires at the WTC to be extinguished?
100 days
What was the small city in Canada that took flights in and was the basis for the musical "Come From Away"?
Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
How many planes were taken over?
4
Who was the president during the 9/11 attacks?
George W. Bush
What Bruce Springsteen album was inspired by the events of 9/11?
The Rising
What were the four places that the planes were supposed to hit?
The North and South Towers, the Pentagon and Washington DC
Firefighter Welles Crowther was known by people as what during his rescues?
The Man with the Red Bandana
What is the name of the building that stands in place of the WTC?
Freedom Tower
September 11th is now referred to as what?
Patriot's Day
What is the name of the government act which expanded law enforcement's investigative and surveillance powers?
The Patriot Act
What happened to flight United 93?
The passengers took control and brought the plane down.
What 2 celebrities worked as volunteer firefighters during the aftermath?
Kevin Conroy and Steve Buscemi
What was the name of the plane that crash landed in PA?
United 93
A Piece of the WTC is on what other planet?
Mars
Where was GWB when he was informed of the attack?
Reading to an elementary class in Florida
What time did the attacks start?
8:46 AM
After the flights were grounded, only one plane was allowed to take off. Why?
It was carrying anti-venom to save a man with a deadly snake bite.
What department was created in the aftermath of 9/11?
Homeland Security
How many victims were there in 9/11?
2,996
What was the name of the group of boat owners that brought people to safety in the Hudson River?
The Cajun Navy
What was the name of the guide dog that led her owner down 78 flights of stairs to safety?
Roselle
What are the two movies based on 9/11?
World Trade Center and United 93