Maria Spelterini was the first and last woman to cross the Niagara Falls on a tightrope.
In 1876, aged 23, Spelterini crossed the waterfalls four times, completing her first trip on the 8th. 133 years ago today...I wonder if anyone's commemorating it for her.
On the 12th she crossed wearing peach baskets on her feet.
On the 19th she crossed blindfolded and on the 22nd she did it again - with her wrists and ankles manacled.
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