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French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope.
In 1859, French acrobat Charles Blondin wowed spectators by crossing Niagara Falls on a tightrope.
On June 30, 1859, Charles Blondin achieved his most famous feat by walking across a 1,100-foot tightrope stretched over Niagara Falls.
He carried a long balancing pole to steady himself above the roaring water below.
Blondin’s daring performance drew massive crowds and captivated public imagination.
He later repeated the crossing carrying a stove and cooking an omelette midway.
His stunts transformed tightrope walking into a sensational performance art and inspired future daredevils.
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Charles Blondin
Niagara Falls
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