On February 26, 1993, terrorists placed a bomb in the garage beneath the World Trade Center. The explosion killed six people and injured more than 1,000 others. This timeline tells the story of the bombing plot, its effects on the World Trade Center, and the campaign to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Mohammed Salameh Reports the Van Stolen

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Five of the Six Victims Found

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Towers Go Dark

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Police Department Begins Helicopter Rescues

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Joint Terrorism Task Force Responds

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First Responders Arrive on the Scene

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The Bomb Explodes

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Terrorists Plant the Bomb

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A Wintry Friday in New York

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Ramzi Yousef Prepares Attack

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