Witness History: Witness Archive 2016 - The Twin Towers High-Wire Walk

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On August 7 1974, New Yorkers woke to the amazing sight of a figure walking on a cable strung between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre.

High-wire artist Philippe Petit remembers one of his most daring feats, high above the streets of New York.

(Photo: AP Photo/Alan Welner)

Published on Monday, 8th August 2016.

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