1994 Death Cameron Mitchell, actor (Man on Tightrope), dies of lung cancer at 76 1974 Event Philippe Petit walks tightrope strung between twin towers 1972 Birthday Alison Eastwood, daughter of actor Clint/actress, Tightrope 1956 Birthday Randi Brooks, New York City, actress, Man With 2 Brains, Tightrope 1865 Event James Cooke walks tightrope from Cliff House to Seal Rocks, SF 1859 Event Charles Blondin is 1st to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope
