The Polaroid Corporation files for federal bankruptcy protection. Date: October 11, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 11 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
U.S. president George W. Bush announces the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security. Date: October 8, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 8 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
A twin engine Cessna and a Scandinavian Airlines System jetliner collide in heavy fog during takeoff from Milan, Italy, killing 118 people. Date: October 8, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 8 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert operations on the ground, starting the longest war in American history. Date: October 7, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 7 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 crashes after being struck by an errant Ukrainian missile. Seventy-eight people are killed. Date: October 4, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 4 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
3G wireless technology first becomes available when it is adopted by Japanese telecommunications company NTT Docomo. Date: October 1, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 1 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
Militants attack the state legislature building in Kashmir, killing 38. Date: October 1, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 1 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
In Switzerland, a gunman shoots 18 citizens, killing 14 and then himself. Date: September 27, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 27 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
Ross Parker is murdered in Peterborough, England, by a gang of ten British Pakistani youths. Date: September 21, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 21 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)
America: A Tribute to Heroes is broadcast by over 35 network and cable channels, raising over $200 million for the victims of the September 11 attacks. Date: September 21, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 21 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today)