Action painting artist Philippe Petit

Philippe Petit

Living place: France

Birthday: 13-8-1949 (75 years old)

Global rank: #25796

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Action painting artist Philippe Petit profile

Who is Action painting artist Philippe Petit?
The high-string artist rose to prominence by walking through the gap between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City in 1974. He was the star of Ringling Brothers Circus for a time, but enjoys work independently.
He is the subject of director James Marsh's documentary, "The Man on a String", from 1994.
 
 

Young / Before famous

His fascination with the circus and his love of juggling the country developed during his childhood years. He also mastered fencing, carpentry, rock climbing, bullfighting, and horseback riding.

Family life info

His father was an army pilot and an author living in Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, France, when he was born.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Action painting artist Philippe Petit?
His image appeared on the cover of albums produced by Brandon Boyd's band, Incubus.

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Summary of Philippe Petit profile

When was Action painting artist Philippe Petit born?
Philippe Petit birthday 13-8-1949 (at the age of 75).
Where is Action painting artist Philippe Petit's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Philippe Petit was born in France. is a Action painting artist, whose Zodiac is Leo, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Ox. Philippe Petit's global rank is 25796 and whose rank is 3 in list of famous Action painting artist.
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Events in 1949 and 13-8

Events in the world in the birth year of Philippe Petit

  • Twelve nations sign the North Atlantic Treaty establishing NATO (Apr. 4).
  • German Federal Republic (West Germany) established (Sept. 21).
  • Communist People's Republic of China formally proclaimed by Chairman Mao Zedong (Oct. 1).
  • South Africa institutionalizes apartheid.
  • Britain recognizes the independence of the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland remains a part of the United Kingdom.

Birthday Philippe Petit (13-8) in history

  • Day 13-8 year 1521: The Aztec capital Tenochtitlán fell to the Spanish conquistadors after a three-month siege. Mark the end of a mighty Aztec empire.
  • Day 13-8 year 1906: An all-black army unit was accused of a shooting rampage that left 1 civilian dead at Fort Brown in Brownsville, Texas. In 1972 they were all exonerated.
  • Day 13-8 year 1942: Disney's Bambi opened at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
  • Day 13-8 year 1961: The border between East and West Berlin was closed and marked with a barbed wire fence.
  • Day 13-8 year 1995: Baseball great Mickey Mantle died of cancer.
  • Day 13-8 year 2008: U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps won his 11th career gold medal, becoming the first athlete in Olympic history to do so.
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