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Watch how Evel Knievel tried to fly across Idaho's Snake River Canyon in a steam-powered rocket in 1974. Learn about the history and the risks of this daring stunt from Smithsonian Channel.
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Oct 27, 2021 · Learn about the legendary stunt that almost killed Evel Knievel in 1974, when he tried to cross the Snake River Canyon on a rocket-powered bike. Visit the site of his launch ramp and see the canyon views from Twin Falls, Idaho.
Sep 5, 2014 · Evel Knievel's Famous Snake River Canyon Jump. On September 8th, 1974, famous daredevil Evel Knievel climbed into a steam-powered rocket and attempted to blast across Idaho's Snake...
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Oct 14, 2013 · Catch PURE EVEL: AMERICAN LEGEND Mon Oct 14 10/9c on Discovery. | http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/pur... | Check out Evel Knievel's attempted launch over Snake River.
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Jun 27, 2020 · The jump at Snake River Canyon as broadcast. Remastered by D.Y.M. February, 2020.
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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 due to a parachute malfunction, but Knievel survived with minor injuries.
Sep 2, 2023 · Over Labor Day weekend 49 years ago, Butte, Montana daredevil Evel Knievel failed spectacularly trying to jump the Snake River. He successfully jumped his motorcycle 275 times, but crash-landed into fame with the 15 he didn't.
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