That was the day when the Earth stood still (no pun intended). That day was probably the first time in modern history when the entire mankind was united in shock, horror and sadness, and even the countries who usually dislike USA (like North Korea or Russia) condemned the attacks and offered their help. One of the most memorable pictures of the reactions around the world was a video clip of two women from Moscow who spoke no English and had never been to America who were captured on film sobbing in front of makeshift memorial on a sidewalk.

Even Putin himself informed Condoleeza Rice that "any and all pre-existing hostility between the two countries would be put aside while America dealt with the tragedy."