8:45 a.m. - A hijacked airliner crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center.
9:03 a.m. - A second commercial plane crashed into the south tower.
Both buildings had gaping holes in them and were burning. The second tower collapsed at 10:05 a.m. The first tower collapsed at 10:28 a.m.
10:10 a.m. - United Airlines Flight 93 crashes southeast of Pittsburgh, PA.
10:28 a.m. - Just 40 minutes after the World Trade Center was struck, another plane crashed into the Pentagon.
Everyone's aware of the massive destruction the United States has already endured. These actions have affected everyone in the world...even our advertising colleagues.
New York is the heart of the advertising industry. Many of our colleagues saw this devastation occur right from their offices.
With phone lines jammed at this hour, you can visit the Advertising Forum to post a message about the state of your agency or business. You can also use this discussion to share your thoughts and prayers on this national tragedy.
New York and Washington are calling for blood donors. However, most cities across the country are accepting donations and extending hours to accommodate all blood donors.
Everyone here at About.com is very somber this day. We express our sincere condolences to friends, family members and every individual affected by this heart-wrenching tragedy.
