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6th October 1977: American motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel loads his .38 Smith & Wesson pistol while lying in bed next to money, jewels and other valuables in his hotel room, New York City. He took the precaution of sleeping armed for fear of kidnapping threats placed against his children. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)

6th October 1977:  American motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel loads his .38 Smith & Wesson pistol while lying in bed next to money, jewels and other valuables in his hotel room, New York City. He took the precaution of sleeping armed for fear of kidnapping threats placed against his children.  (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)