Video captures New York's first 8:46 a.m. silence as Flight 11 hits WTC North Tower
A clip shows New Yorkers observing a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., the exact time the hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower on September 11, 2001.
Why it matters
It preserves the exact moment that began the 9/11 attacks, reminding viewers of the event’s historic significance.
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