50th Anniversary of Mao Zedong's Death · Full chronicle and history

On September 18, the official authorities in Zhumadian, Henan released a promotional video showing citizens spontaneously observing a moment of silence when the air raid siren sounded. This triggered skepticism among netizens in the comment section, who accused it of being staged and mocked official formalism such as not granting a holiday on the anniversary and keeping assembly lines running.

On September 19, an LED advertising truck produced through crowdfunding by supporters in Nagoya, Japan, cruised through the downtown area and held a candlelight memorial at Hisaya Odori Garden, calling for justice for abused animals.

On September 13, at the Taipei Flower Expo Park in Taiwan, a “Remember Wangwang” memorial event was held, where the public mourned the stray mother dog and her puppies that died in the June 28 Guangdong Jieyang dog-cruelty incident by offering flowers, leaving messages and distributing souvenirs, and promoted animal-protection concepts.

On September 10, five netizens pooled money to commission a local woman to go to the site where Wangwang was murdered in Jieyang, Guangdong, to place food, clear water, and Eustomma for worship, with the offerings placed at the corner of a weedy wall with a Wangwang pattern sticker.

At the 25th anniversary commemoration ceremony of the 9/11 attacks held in New York, victims' families took turns reading the names of nearly 3,000 victims and observed moments of silence at key times. This year's ceremony marked the first time a seventh moment of silence was added to commemorate those who have died from 9/11-related illnesses over the years. Many American political leaders and people from all walks of life attended the memorial event.

In the US, various events were held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The Pentagon held its 25th-anniversary commemoration of the 9/11 attacks on Friday. U.S. President Trump, the First Lady, Secretary of Defense Hagel, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dunkey attended with families of the victims. The names of the deceased were read one by one during the ceremony, and the American flag was unfurled on the exterior wall of the Pentagon. In his speech, Trump emphasized remembering history, paid tribute to anti-terrorism soldiers and rescue personnel, and mentioned preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

On September 9, signal jammers were used during activities in Shaoshan, Hunan, and college students shouted slogans to overthrow the capitalist roaders.

In September 2026, former US Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Brownback and recently released Pastor Jin Mingri held a lunch meeting in Washington to discuss the significant impact of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on global religious freedom and human rights, and reviewed the shift in US security strategy over the past 25 years and its profound impact on the world.

On September 10, 2026, a 25th anniversary 9/11 luncheon was held in Washington. Former U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, and released Pastor Jin Ming attended to discuss the significance of 9/11 for religious freedom and human rights, as well as its impact on global security.

On the evening of September 8, a large number of people gathered at Mao Zedong Square in Shaoshan, Hunan, singing red songs, dancing loyalty dances, and displaying slogans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong's death.

Members of the Old Town Running Club of Virginia initiated a full-length 780-kilometer national flag relay long-distance run, starting from Shanksville, Pennsylvania, passing through the Pentagon, and finally heading to Ground Zero in New York City, to commemorate the victims of the 9/11 attacks and raise funds for the foundation.

On August 30, a memorial bench for Wangwang and three puppies was installed near Singapore's Marina Bay Arts Center; many people offered flowers and placed figurines at the memorial to mourn.

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding, a 408‑kilogram time capsule has been assembled, containing items representing contemporary America, and is planned to be buried in Philadelphia on July 4.

The United States is about to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding.

The Smithsonian Institution National Portrait Gallery is exhibiting a new mural to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding and to pay tribute to six individuals who have made significant contributions to American history and culture. The mural was created in collaboration between the museum and Ground Ship Studio, with the artist artistically reinterpreting the portraits of six historical figures in the collection.

U.S. President Trump travels to North Dakota to attend the opening ceremony of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Roosevelt Presidential Library opening at this important moment is of great symbolic significance.

To celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Great American State Fair is held on the National Mall in the nation's capital, showcasing American history, culture, and innovation.

The Freedom 250 series of events are being held across the United States to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

19 Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airliners as weapons for suicide attacks on September 11, 2001, causing nearly 3,000 deaths, including the attacks on the World Trade Center Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93.

In the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, relevant personnel supported evidence collection efforts and played bagpipes during breaks to mourn and commemorate, demonstrating the resilience of a free land and a brave homeland.

On September 11, 2001, Chen Xueli, then a New York City Police Department officer, rushed back to the precinct to change into his uniform and rushed to the scene with colleagues after learning that planes had crashed into the World Trade Center. At the time, he was in the gym of the American Express building across the street; the impact of the World Trade Center buildings collapsing shattered the glass windows, and he survived thanks to the treadmill's shield. As a former Marine, he and his colleagues assisted in evacuating the crowds in the chaos, helping more people leave safely.

Four African American students staged a nonviolent protest after being denied service at a Woolworth's store in Greensboro, an event considered to have helped push for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

After the relics of the Philadelphia gunboat were salvaged in 1964, they were transported to the museum.

The Philadelphia gunboat relic, built in 1776, had lain at the bottom of Lake Shangpulan since its sinking until it was discovered in 1935.

One of the figures commemorated in the mural, Juliette Gordon Low, founded the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912.

One of the figures commemorated in the mural, the abolitionist Frederick Douglass, escaped from slavery in 1838.

One of the figures commemorated in the mural, Sekoya, created the Cherokee heroic script in 1821, establishing a writing system for the Cherokee people.