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September 11th
On September 11, 2001, 38 commercial airliners traveling from Europe and Asia to the United States were abruptly diverted to Gander, Newfoundland when U.S. airspace was closed as part of "Operation Yellow Ribbon." In the aftermath, Gander -- population 10,000 -- hosted over 6,500 stranded passengers, providing food and shelter. Today, the popular musical Come from Away tells this story. |