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Evel Knievel

Robert Craig Knievel (October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007), known professionally as Evel Knievel ( EE-vəl kə-NEE-vəl), was an American stunt performer and entertainer. Throughout his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Knievel was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.

Evel Knievel was born in Butte, Montana. Raised by his paternal grandparents, Knievel was inspired to become a motorcycle daredevil after attending a Joie Chitwood auto daredevil show. He left high school early to work in the copper mines but was later fired for causing a city-wide power outage. After adopting the nickname "Evel Knievel", he participated in rodeos and ski jumping events, and served in the U.S. Army before marrying Linda Joan Bork and starting a semi-pro hockey team. To support his family, Knievel started the Sur-Kill Guide Service and later worked as an insurance salesman. Eventually, he opened a Honda motorcycle dealership in Washington, but faced difficulties promoting Japanese imports. After the dealership closed, Knievel worked at a motorcycle shop where he learned motocross stunts that would later contribute to his daredevil career.

Knievel's most famous stunt was an attempt to jump the fountains at Caesars Palace, which resulted in severe injuries. Knievel became a legendary figure, breaking numerous records and bones throughout his career.

On September 8, 1974, Knievel attempted to jump across the Snake River Canyon in Idaho using a rocket-powered cycle called the Skycycle X-2. The jump failed after the parachute deployed prematurely, but Knievel survived with minor injuries.

Knievel sought to profit from his image through endorsements and marketing deals. American Eagle Motorcycles signed him, and his popularity grew with young boys. From 1972 to 1977, Ideal Toy Company sold over $125 million worth of Knievel toys. Knievel's fame led to TV appearances and partnerships with companies like AMF and Harley-Davidson. However, after an assault conviction and jail time, he lost endorsements and declared bankruptcy. Despite a decline in his daredevil career, Knievel made a marketing comeback in the 1990s and continued to be involved in various ventures.

Knievel died on November 30, 2007, at the age of 69 due to diabetes and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was buried in his hometown of Butte, Montana. Posthumously, Knievel has been honored through various exhibits, a museum, and tribute jumps. His legacy also lives on in television commercials featuring his iconic stunts.

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Рођендан, Датум рођења
понедељак, 17. октобар 1938.
Место рођења
Butte
Старост
86
Знак Звезде
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17. октобар 1938. је био понедељак под знаком звездице ♎. Био је 289 дан у години. Председник Сједињених Држава је био Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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17th of October 1938 News

Вести како су се појавиле на насловној страни Њујорк тајмса на 17. октобар 1938.

TO SPEAK AT NEWS FORUM; Mrs. Meloney, Fully Recovered, to Be Heard Next Tuesday

Date: 18 October 1938

N Y Herald Tribune Forum: plans

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LONDON STOCK INDEX OFF; Financial News Weekly Level Was 81 on Oct. 13, Against 82.6

Date: 17 October 1938

Wireless to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Financial News price indexes

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News and Notes of the Advertising Field; To Question 'Typical Family' Drive for Borden's Mince Meat Namm to Hold Fair Preview Account Personnel Notes Marshall Field Names Frey

Date: 17 October 1938

To int typical Amer family of G Craig

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BANKING OFFICIAL GETS DUPLEX SUITE; Apartment in 7 Gracie Square Rented by Eugene R. Black of Chase National LEASING STILL ACTIVE Ten-Room Apartment Taken by John Somyak, President of News Supply Company

Date: 18 October 1938

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SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD; Randolph Scott Signs 6-Year Columbia Agreement--Hawks to Direct 'Plane No. 4' RAFFLES' TO BE REMADE Goldwyn Will Start Work in January--Two New Films Listed Here This Week Fourth Remake for "Raffles" Coast Scripts Of Local Origin

Date: 17 October 1938

Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

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SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD; Gale Page and Dick Powell to Star in Warners' 'Always Leave Them Laughing' TWO NEW OPENINGS LISTED ' Mad Miss Manton' to Arrive on Thursday and 'Service De Luxe' Saturday Fernand Gravet Quits Metro Of Local Origin

Date: 18 October 1938

Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

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TURKISH PRESIDENT NOW SERIOUSLY ILL; Ataturk's Liver Complaint and Nervous Debility Take a Turn for the Worse NEWS SURPRISES NATION Leader Had Replied to Previous Reports of Decline by Tour of Frontier District Flouted Doctors' Advice Reports Angered Turks

Date: 18 October 1938

Wireless to THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Crop Expert to Join Firm Here

Date: 18 October 1938

To join Fuller, Rodney & Redmond

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Montana Defeats Powell

Date: 18 October 1938

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HARRY SHAW

Date: 17 October 1938

Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Shaw, Harry

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