Important Events in Evel Knievel's Life

By LandonWallington

  • 2 Lions and a Box of Rattlesnakes

    This was Evel's first public jump, he jumped over a box of 50 rattlesnakes and then 2 lions immediately after.

  • Caesar's Palace

    This was Evel's attempt to jump over the fountain's at Caesar's Palace, but he ended up failing

  • Madison Square Garden

    Evel jumps over 10 cars at the Madison Square Garden

  • 100 Rattlesnakes and 2 Vans

    Evel improved on his jump in 1965, by jumping over 100 rattlesnakes rather than 70.

  • Cow Palace

    Evel jumped over 15 cars at Cow Palace and crashed immediately after, but then said he'd keep the record even if it killed him.

  • Los Angeles Coliseum

    Evel jumps over 50 smashed cars stacked in a pile at the Los Angeles Coliseum

  • Snake River Canyon

    Evel jumped over a 1600 foot canyon in the skycycle x-2, a small rocket.

  • Wembley Stadium

    After failing jumping over 13 buses, Evel said he was done with jumps.

  • King's Island

    After failing jumping over 13 buses at Wembley Stadium, Evel went into retirement for a few months, but then returned and successfully jumped over 14 buses.

  • 13 Sharks

    Evel was scheduled to jump over 13 sharks, but crashed into a cameraman during rehearsal and was unable to perform the stunt.