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What major event happened in 2001 in the US?

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What major event happened in 2001 in the US?

September 11 – 9/11 attacks: Almost 3,000 people are killed in four suicide attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City; the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia; and in rural Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The attack launches the global War on Terrorism.

What were big events in 2001?

The Year 2001 Major Events, Popular Culture, Prices,

  • 911 Terrorist Attacks. More Information for the Terrorist 911 Attacks.
  • United States – Genesis Spacecraft Launched.
  • Italy — Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • NEAR Shoemaker Spacecraft.
  • United States – iTunes Released by Apple.
  • Russia – Mir Space Station De-Orbits.
  • Space Tourism.

What major historical events happened in the 2000s?

George W. Bush Elected President.

  • Al-Qaeda Attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon. Anthrax Scare.
  • Department of Homeland Security Established. Coverup of Priest Pedophilia Exposed.
  • Invasion of Iraq. Abu Ghraib.
  • Tsunami in Asia.
  • Hurricane Katrina.
  • Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
  • Nancy Pelosi First Woman Speaker of the House.

    • What was happening in November 2001?

    Nov 13 War on Terrorism: In the first such act since World War II, US President George W. Bush signs an executive order allowing military tribunals against foreigners suspected of connections to terrorist acts or planned acts on the United States.

    What was happening in December 2001?

    9/11 Attack on New York’s World Trade Towers Dec 27 The People’s Republic of China is granted permanent normal trade relations with the United States.

    What was happening April 2001?

    An EP-3E United States Navy spy plane collides with a Chinese People’s Liberation Army fighter jet. Former president of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Slobodan Milošević surrenders to police special forces, to be tried on charges of war crimes. The first legal same-sex marriage in the Netherlands is celebrated.

    What was happening in March 2001?

    Mar 4 Hintze Ribeiro disaster, a bridge collapses in northern Portugal, killing up to 70 people.

  • Mar 4 Tests in recent days confirm the world’s largest oil find in three decades in the Kashagan field in the Caspian Sea.
  • Mar 5 In Mecca, 35 Muslim pilgrims are crushed to death during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

    • What was important to America in the 2000s?

    Overall, the 2000s began with the September 11 attacks and the explosion of reality TV. While the presidency had already changed hands—and changed parties—in the 2000 election, 9/11 helped surface and nurture the country’s enduring xenophobia and gave George W.

    What was the 2000s known for?

    By far the most important international event of the 2000s was the global financial crisis caused in 2007–2008 by the collapse of the US subprime mortgage market. Public fury towards bankers reached probably the highest level since the Great Depression.

    What was in theaters December 2001?

    Domestic Box Office For December 2001

    Rank Release Theaters
    1 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 3,381
    2 Ocean’s Eleven 3,075
    3 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 3,672
    4 Vanilla Sky 2,842

    What major event happened in 2002?

    February 1 – Kidnapped reporter Daniel Pearl of The Wall Street Journal is murdered in Karachi, Pakistan. February 3 – Super Bowl XXXVI: The New England Patriots beat the St. Louis Rams 20–17 in New Orleans. February 8–February 24 – The Winter Olympics are held in Salt Lake City, Utah.

    What was happening in May 2001?

    Israeli Building Collapse Kills at Least 25 (May 25): Crowded dance floor in Jerusalem falls onto packed floor below. More than 300 severely injured. Ethnic Albanians Flee Attacks in Macedonia (May 25 et seq.): Thousands escape on foot in face of Macedonian government offensive against rebels in northern hills.