One of the many time in which symbolism is used to show a disaster. Much better than saying September 11th because just saying that doesn't
paint a picture into somebody's mind about what the disaster was about. Also, if you use your brain you can think up many others.
Example:
- Boat hit the iceberg: Titanic sinking
- Bullet hit the president: Assassination of JFK
- Planes shot the
beach:
Pearl Habor
- Planes hit the towers: 9/11