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 took a 15-foot running start and dove head-first into the skyline, landing safely on the street after a two-minute descent. Remembering Four Iconic World Trade Center Stunts
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) Owen Quinn , a Vietnam veteran and former
Known as the "artistic crime of the century," 24-year-old French acrobat Philippe Petit spent 45 minutes dancing on a wire 1,350 feet above the ground. From 1974 to 1983, four men transformed the
: Disguised as a construction worker, he smuggled a parachute onto the roof of the North Tower in a duffel bag.