Ahmed al-Ghamdi
Terrorist and hijacker of Flight 175
Born
July 2nd, 1979
45 years ago
Died
2001
24 years ago — 22 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Saudi Arabia
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Born in Saudi Arabia, a notable figure in the events of September 11, 2001, involved in the hijacking of United Airlines Flight 175. This flight was deliberately crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center, marking a pivotal moment in global history. Al-Ghamdi played a significant role in the execution of the attacks, which were coordinated and resulted in extensive loss of life. The actions during this period were part of a larger operation orchestrated by a terrorist organization with the aim of instigating widespread fear and altering international relations.
Hijacking United Airlines Flight 175
Participating in the September 11 attacks
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