: He crossed the gap eight times , at one point even lying down on the wire to salute the sky.
: Disguised as a construction worker, he smuggled a parachute onto the roof of the North Tower in a duffel bag. Remembering Four Iconic World Trade Center Stunts
Owen Quinn , a Vietnam veteran and former WTC construction worker, became the first person to parachute off the towers to raise awareness for poverty. : He crossed the gap eight times ,
Before they became a solemn symbol of resilience, the original Twin Towers were a playground for the world’s most daring aerialists. From 1974 to 1983, four men transformed the World Trade Center into a stage for "artistic crimes" that captured the world's imagination. 1. Philippe Petit : The High-Wire Walk (August 7, 1974) Remembering Four Iconic World Trade Center Stunts