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Twenty-two years ago, one of the darkest and saddest pages in US history was written. The terrorist organisation Al Qaeda perpetrated an attack that is still etched in our minds today as if it were yesterday: the attack of 9/11.
It became a terrible morning in New York City when planes crashed into the Twin Towers, claiming the lives of almost 3,000 people and injuring up to 25,000.
What not many people know, however, is that after that attack a third building also fell, in addition to the two iconic towers.
Building 7 of the World Trade Center also succumbed
Although no planes hit the WTC7 building, the fall of the towers caused severe damage to much of its structure, forcing the authorities to finally demolish the building after the attacks.
Thus, on that day, New York also said goodbye to another great skyscraper of the city that never sleeps, consisting of 47 floors and up to 186 metres high.
The demolition of WTC7
How many names are on the 9/11 memorial?
When people visit New York City, one of the most common activities is to visit the 9/11 memorial and pay respects to those who lost their lives in the tragic event.
There are almost 3,000 names on the memorial and every one of them has been inscribed into the bronze.
What 9/11 memorial events are taking place in 2023?
As it the case every year, there will be several memorial events in New York City to mark the latest anniversary of September 11.
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum's annual ceremony will be held once more, on this 22nd anniversary, with the event starting at 08:30 ET and concluding around 13.00 ET.
There will be other ceremonies, as well as runs to pay tribute to the heroes of that day.
Plus, from dusk until dawn this Monday, twin blue beams of light will illuminate the Manhattan skyline.