Nearly 25 years after the tragic events of September 11, the impact of the coordinated terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda still resounds worldwide. The attacks involved two planes crashing into the World Trade Center, another striking the Pentagon, and a fourth one being thwarted by brave passengers in Pennsylvania. These incidents resulted in the loss of 2,977 innocent lives, including notable individuals like David Angell, the creator of popular TV shows such as Cheers and Frasier.
Celebrity figures like Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg narrowly escaped the attacks by missing their flights or changing plans at the last minute. MacFarlane, known for Family Guy and other works, missed American Airlines Flight 11 due to being hungover, while Wahlberg decided to fly to Toronto instead of boarding the ill-fated flight. However, Wahlberg’s later remarks claiming he could have prevented the tragedy were met with criticism.
Michael Jackson also narrowly avoided being at the World Trade Center during the attacks due to oversleeping after a late-night chat with his mother. Similarly, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, narrowly missed being at her charity’s office in the North Tower due to traffic delays.
Despite the tragedies, stories of narrow escapes and missed appointments shed light on the randomness of fate on that fateful day. The impact of these events continues to resonate in the hearts and minds of people worldwide.