9/11 Anniversary: People are sharing stories of where they were on September 11, 2001

Nineteen years ago today the deadliest terrorist attack in human history took place in New York, claiming the lives of  2,977 and inflicting non-fatal injuries on an additional 25,000, the Washington Post reports.

Now, on the anniversary of 9/11, people are taking to social media to share their stories of where they were on September 11, 2001.

This comes after NBC New York reported that the 9/11 Memorial and Museum will open its doors for the first time in six months today to the families of those who lost their lives.

Maria de Souza tweeted: "I was pregnant with my youngest child when I heard the news. Many fell or jumped rather than burn. I was always struck by the photo Falling Man."

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Bart said: "19 years ago, still remember it like yesterday when I came home from school as a child and my parents watching live television without moving a muscle."

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Jules wrote: "It was around 1pm that day in the UK. It was my boss's birthday so we were preparing to go for a lunchtime drink when a project volunteer arrived and told us the news. We spent the rest of the afternoon glued to the pub TV, birthday celebrations put aside."

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Charlie wrote: "I can't believe it's been 19 years since the attacks on the WTC. I'll never forget sitting in my 4th grade classroom and hearing Father Hughes' voice come on the loud speaker saying 'boys and girls, let us pray.' My teacher started crying after I asked her what happened."

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Kev tweeted: "I was sat in my office updating some pointless project I was working on when the news came in...I remember the Internet grinding to a halt, all of the team huddled around the TV in the rec room. The horror as the live stream showed people jumping out of the windows."

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Emma wrote: "It's mad to think this was 19 years ago! Like many of us, I remember the #TwinTowers like it was yesterday. Coming home from school and my parents sitting me down to talk to about what terrorism is and explaining how cruel mankind can be! A day none of us will ever forget."

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Meanwhile, a man named Jonathan took to Twitter to reveal that the event inspired him to become a soldier.

He wrote: "Sept 11, 2001. I was in Denver and heading into work as the second plane struck the towers. I turned around and went back home to be with loved ones. This is why I decided to serve my country as a soldier and firefighter. I will never forget."

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May all those who lost their lives in 9/11 rest in peace.