Osama Bin Laden
Osama bin Laden, born on March 10, 1957, was the founder of the extremist group al-Qaeda and a central figure in global terrorism. Known for orchestrating the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States, bin Laden's actions led to significant geopolitical shifts, including the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and a global counterterrorism effort. His leadership of al-Qaeda was marked by the promotion of violent jihad and anti-Western ideology, which brought widespread condemnation and extensive international manhunts. Bin Laden's eventual death in a 2011 raid by U.S. Navy SEALs in Pakistan concluded a decade-long pursuit, leaving behind a legacy of profound and tragic impact on global security and counterterrorism strategies.