September 11: stories of the day that caught the world by surprise
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September 11: stories of the day that caught the world by surprise

Expresso10 September 2026 at 23:48

Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, millions of people around the world watched live a historic event that left the planet in shock. What began as a normal morning in the United States quickly turned into a series of unprecedented attacks that shook global security.

The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York were hit by hijacked planes, becoming the most visible symbol of that tragic morning. The violence of the attacks surprised the entire world, which watched in disbelief the images broadcast by all television channels.

This article aims to reveal stories from that morning, giving voice to witnesses and survivors who lived through moments of terror. Throughout various reports, the experiences of those who were present at the attack sites are explored.

The memory of September 11 remains alive, even after 25 years. The article acknowledges that those who watched the events live never forgot that day, and that the date continues to profoundly mark contemporary history.

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