The collision of two planes with the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center occurred on the morning of September 11, 2001, marking the beginning of a day that would change America and the world. This terrorist attack was carried out by the Al-Qaeda organization, led by Osama bin Laden.
Twenty-five years later, the images of the tragedy remain etched in global collective memory. The article presents 25 photographs that capture defining moments of that historic day, inviting readers to remember the events that shook the planet.
The selected photos document everything from the moment of the collisions to the aftermath of the towers' collapse, including rescue scenes and people watching the events in disbelief. This visual archive serves as a historical witness to one of the darkest days in contemporary history.
The 25th anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect on the lasting impact of the attacks, which resulted in thousands of deaths and profoundly altered international security policies, diplomatic relations, and the daily lives of millions of people.
