On December 31, 1967 (New Year’s Eve), Evel Knievel attempted a motorcycle jump over the fountains at Caesars Palace. The planned jump spanned approximately 141 feet. Knievel came up short, struck the landing ramp, was thrown violently from his motorcycle, and skidded across the pavement. The crash resulted in severe injuries. Although the jump failed … Continue reading Evel Knievel’s Caesars Palace Crash (1967) — New Year’s Eve