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Philippe Petit (French pronunciation: [filip pəti]; born 13 August 1949) is a French highwire artist who gained fame for his unauthorized highwire walks between the towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris in 1971 and of Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1973, as well as between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City on the morning ...
Sep 29, 2020 · Movies & TV. Movies Based on True Stories. Philippe Petit: The True Story Behind the Daredevil's World Trade Center Wire Walk. Petit's "artistic crime of the century" inspired the films 'Man on...
Philippe Petit (born August 13, 1949, Nemours, France) French-born high-wire walker who attained worldwide celebrity on August 7, 1974, with his unauthorized crossing between the newly built twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, about 1,350 feet (411 metres) above the ground.
Jan 25, 2024 · Jan. 25, 2024. Good morning. It’s Thursday. This morning we’ll find out where Philippe Petit, who walked on a wire between towers of the World Trade Center in 1974, plans to stroll next week....
Aug 7, 2014 · On August 7, 1974, New York awoke to find aerialist Philippe Petit walking on a wire between the 110-story World Trade Center towers. By: Christopher Klein. Updated: August 7, 2023 | Original...
Apr 2, 2014 · (1949-) Who Is Philippe Petit? Born in 1949, French daredevil Philippe Petit became famous in August 1974 for his high-wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New...
Aug 7, 2015 · 3 minute read. Philippe Petit (center) answers reporter's questions on Aug. 7, 1974, as he is escorted from Beekman Hospital by Port Authority police officer in New York City. Petit was...
