Mohamed Atta
Terrorist and September 11 attacks orchestrator
Born
September 1st, 1968
56 years ago
Died
2001
24 years ago — 33 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Egypt
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Born in Egypt, an individual played a central role in the September 11 attacks in 2001 as one of the hijackers. Atta studied architecture in Germany and became influenced by extremist ideologies. He trained with al-Qaeda and was identified as the mastermind behind the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. He piloted American Airlines Flight 11, which crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center, marking a significant event in global history. His actions were part of a coordinated effort that resulted in widespread destruction and loss of life, drastically altering the course of international relations and security policies.
Piloted American Airlines Flight 11
Masterminded the September 11 attacks
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