Ziad Jarrah
Terrorist involved in September 11 attacks
A Lebanese national participated in the September 11 attacks in 2001. He received flight training in the United States and served as the pilot of United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked by terrorists during the attacks. Flight 93 was intended to target a significant location in Washington, D.C., but passengers attempted to regain control, resulting in the plane crashing in Pennsylvania instead of its intended target.
Piloted United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11 attacks
Received flight training in the United States
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Japanese racing driver, Formula 1 competitor
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May 11th, 2000 26 years ago
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Continue ReadingEdward J. King
American politician, Governor of Massachusetts
Born
May 11th, 1925 101 years ago
Died
September 18th, 2006 20 years ago — 81 years old
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Baseball player and manager
Born
May 11th, 1903 123 years ago
Died
January 21st, 1993 33 years ago — 89 years old
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British painter of war landscapes
Born
May 11th, 1889 137 years ago
Died
1946 80 years ago — 57 years old
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Tennis player and Davis Cup champion
Born
May 11th, 1895 131 years ago
Died
March 20th, 1978 48 years ago — 82 years old
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Rugby league player and television host
Born
May 11th, 1985 41 years ago
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