22 March 1978 Posted on March 21, 2012 by Staff Karl Wallenda dies after falling off a tight-rope between two hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Famous Words of Inspiration..."While the romanticized ideal of universal public education resonates with the cognoscenti who oppose vouchers, poor urban families just want the best education for their children, who will certainly need it to function in our high-tech and advanced society." Clarence Thomas — Click here for more from Clarence Thomas Related posts: 14 March 1978 17 September 1978 19 February 1978