September 11th Famous People Death Anniversary: 1973 – Salvador Allende: General Augusto Pinochet’s military takeover killed Chile’s elected president Salvador Allende. Most people believe he murdered himself, although how he died is disputed.
2001 – Victims of the 9/11 Attacks: Not all of the approximately 3,000 persons who perished in the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 terrorist attacks were “famous” in the traditional sense, but many became symbols of the tragedy and its aftermath.
1993 – Antoine Izméry: Haitian businessman and pro-democracy leader Izméry was famous. He was killed outside a Port-au-Prince church during a memorial ceremony for another massacre he planned.
1971 – Nikita Khrushchev: He led the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He died of a heart attack.
1987 – Lorne Greene: Canadian actor best known for playing Ben Cartwright on “Bonanza.”
1987 – Peter Tosh: Jamaican reggae artist who formed The Wailers alongside Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer. Someone broke into his house and killed him.
2012 – J. Christopher Stevens: U.S. ambassador to Libya Stevens. He died when the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, was assaulted.
2019 – B. J. Habibie: The third president of Indonesia, who served from 1998 to 1999.
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What famous events happened on September 11?
September 11, 2012 marked the attacks on the US Diplomatic Compounds in Benghazi, Libya. It was also the beginning of the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011 and the year when Russia tested the “Father of All Bombs” in 2007. The tragic September 11 Attacks in the United States occurred in 2001, and in 1998, the Commonwealth Games opened in Kuala Lumpur. Additionally, 1977 saw the birth of Ludacris, while 1965 marked the birth of both Moby and Bashar al-Assad.
What special day is on September 11?
Patriot Day is a special day in the United States, observed on September 11. It’s a time to remember and honor the people who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Virginia. We also pay tribute to those who died when the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania. It’s a day to show our respect for the victims and the bravery of those who tried to save lives.
What important people died on 9 11?
Bill Biggart, a photojournalist, was among the casualties. Keith A. Glascoe, an actor, also lost his life, as did Nezam Hafiz, a player for the Guyana national cricket team. Eamon McEneaney, a Hall of Fame lacrosse player, and Dan Trant, an NBA basketball player, were also among those who perished.
Is September 11 the day of mourning?
Patriot Day in the US falls on September 11th every year, honoring those who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The Tribute in Light from Jersey City marked the 19th anniversary of 9/11 in 2020.