This Day in History Entry #235

August 7th, 2013 by Wordsman

In this case, the name does not say all
For we could not call this man’s feat small
As he taught us to try
To set sights ever high
Only then can we truly stand tall

Event: Philippe Petit (whose last name means “small” in French) walked a high wire between the two towers of the World Trade Center
Year: 1974
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_Petit