Bird Millman O'Day (born Jennadean Engleman; October 20, 1890 - August 5, 1940) was one of the most celebrated high-wire performers of all time. During the "Golden Age of the American Circus," she was a premiere attraction with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus.

Mud shows and vaudeville

Born Jennadean Engleman in Cañon City, Colorado, young Bird traveled in mud shows (small circuses) with her parents, Dyke F. Engleman and Genevieve

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