What happened on Wednesday September 12, 2001?

Here's what happened on September 12, 2001:

• NATO Invokes Article V for First Time in History In a historic moment, NATO invoked Article V of its collective defense agreement for the first time in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States of America. This unprecedented action signaled global solidarity against terrorism.
• September 11 Attacks Aftermath On September 12, 2001, the United States grappled with the devastating terrorist attacks. Rescue workers searched through the smoking rubble of the World Trade Center, while President George W. Bush condemned the attacks as acts of war. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) diverted transatlantic flights to Canada, and massive evacuations occurred in Washington D.C. and New York, reflecting a day of widespread fear and uncertainty.
• Government and Military Response The September 12 response involved critical government and military actions. The Pentagon suffered significant damage, with reports of an explosion at the State Department. The White House was evacuated, and authorities worked to evacuate approximately 50,000 World Trade Center workers. As a precautionary measure, borders with Canada and Mexico were sealed, and other U.S. cities remained on high alert.
• Emergency Response and City Shutdown In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, New York City effectively shut down. Schools were canceled, work was suspended, and transportation ground to a halt. Subway and train services were minimally operational, and streets were congested. Authorities directed New Yorkers to evacuate northward, while bridges and tunnels in Manhattan were closed due to security concerns. Wall Street trading was suspended, underscoring the profound disruption.
• Israel Sends Tanks to Jericho Israel initiates a new military operation by deploying tanks to Jericho in the West Bank, escalating tensions in the region during a globally tumultuous period.

Events in 2001

September 12, 2001: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 12, 2001

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 2001

September 12, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on September 12, 2001:

• 1 USD = 119.46 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.561 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.6583 CHF
• 1 EUR = 108.35 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6176 GBP

September 12, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Wimbledon - Portsmouth : 3 - 3

September 12, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 255th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 2001 can also be written as 9/12/2001 in the US and as 12/9/2001 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 2001 in September 2001 calendar

Famous people died on September 12, 2001:

• Victor Wong

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Famous people who died in 2001

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September 12, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 2001 was I'm Real by Jennifer Lopez, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Jennifer Lopez - I'm Real
2. Alicia Keys - Fallin'
3. Jagged Edge - Where The Party At
4. Janet - Someone To Call My Lover
5. Blu Cantrell - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)

September 12, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 2001 was Let's Dance by Five, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Five - Let's Dance
2. Bob The Builder - Mambo No 5
3. DJ Otzi - Hey Baby
4. Blue - Too Close
5. Uncle Kracker - Follow Me

September 12, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 2001 was Where The Party At by Jagged Edge With Nelly, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Jagged Edge With Nelly - Where The Party At
2. Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule - I'm Real
3. Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
4. Alicia Keys - Fallin'
5. JAY-Z - Izzo (H.O.V.A.)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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September 12, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 12, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 2001 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 12, 2001 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on September 12, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 12:33 am and setting at 05:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 02, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Oct 02, 2001.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 2001

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Someone born on September 12, 2001 is:

23 years 7 months old,

or 283 months and 25 days old,

or 1234 weeks

or 8638 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 12, 2001?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 12, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 12, 2001.

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