24th January 1979 – Nik Wallenda, American acrobat and daredevil is born.
Nikolas “Nik” Wallenda (born January 24, 1979) is an American acrobat, aerialist, daredevil, high wire artist, and author. He is known for his high-wire performances without a safety net. He holds nine Guinness World Records for various acrobatic feats, but is best known as the first person to walk a tightrope stretched directly over Niagara Falls.
(Courtesy Suraj Mani Pradhan, Kalimpong)
