Bombing of New York
In an audiotape posted on a website that the US claims is "frequently used by al-Qaeda", bin Laden says he had personally directed the 19 hijackers
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2004 in Saudi Arabia
Explore 5 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 2004.
Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 2004
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Bombing of New York
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the US is formed by the US Government, called the 9/11 Commission, concludes the attacks were planned & carried out by al-Qaeda
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Bombing of New York
Shortly before the US presidential election, in a taped statement, bin Laden publicly acknowledged al-Qaedas involvement in the attacks on the US, and admitted his direct link to the attacks. Says the attacks were carried out because "we are a free people who do not accept injustice, and we want to regain the freedom of our nation"
Bombing of USS Cole
Six suspected Al-Qaeda militants are charged in connection with the attack by a Yemeni court
Election
Shortly before the US presidential election, in a taped statement, bin Laden publicly acknowledged al-Qaedas involvement in the attacks on the US, and admitted his direct link to the attacks
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