births
October 17, 1938
Evel Knievel, American motorcycle rider and stuntman (died 2007)
Evel Knievel
Robert Craig Knievel, known professionally as Evel Knievel, 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.
October 17
October 17 is the 290th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 75 days remain until the end of the year.