Annie Edson Taylor Rank
About Annie Edson Taylor
In a time of death-defying showmen like Harry Houdini and Barnum & Bailey, Annie Edson Taylor made headlines when, in 1901, she slid into a custom-made white-oak barrel and journeyed over Niagara Falls.
About
She married David Taylor and lost him and their infant soon after. In 1900, she started her own dance school while teaching music
Her famous Niagara Falls Stunt
She decided to be the first person to ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel for future financial gain. Prior to her stunt, she used her cat as a test subject.
She stepped into the barrel on her 63rd birthday, October 24, 1901. With the exception of a minor head gash, she was mostly unharmed. Less than twenty minutes was the feat's duration.
In order to market her memoir, she went back to Niagara Falls.
Trivia
The stuntwoman went by aliases such as "Queen of falls" and "Queen of the mist".
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F.A.Q. about Annie Edson Taylor
When is her birthday?
Annie Edson Taylor's birthday is on October 24, 1838.
In how many days is her birthday?
Annie's birthday is in 182 days
How old was Annie when she died?
She was 82 years old.
When did she die?
She died in April 29, 1921.
How old would she be today?
Annie Edson Taylor would be 185 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Annie from?
She was born in New York, U.S..