Shouldn't that be Monday morning? We need to know when to celebrate VWOT Day.
Osama Bin Laden was killed at 0130 Pak Standard Time (UTC+5), 2 May, 2011. That time corresponds to 1530 Eastern Time US, 1 May, 2011, today.
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The SEALS raided the compound. A firefight ensured. Bin Laden fired back, as did others in the compound.
After 40 minutes of fighting, bin Laden, two couriers, and one of bin Ladens adult sons were killed, as was a woman used as a shield by one of the male members of al Qaeda. Two other women were injured.
During the raid one helicopter was lost due to mechanical failure. The aircraft was destroyed by the crew.
Carrying bin Ladens dead body, the SEALS boarded the remaining helicopter to exit the compound.
White House national security staffers had been in the Situation Room since 1pm ET. At 2:00pm the President met with the Principals to review final preparations.
At 3:50pm the President was told bin Laden had been tentatively identified.