1939 - 1992
Giovanni Falcone was an Italian anti-mafia judge born on May 18, 1939, in Palermo, Sicily. He is best known for his pivotal role in combating organized crime in Italy, particularly his work in prosecuting the Sicilian Mafia during the 1980s and 1990s. Falcone was assassinated on May 23, 1992, in a car bomb attack orchestrated by the Mafia, but his legacy continues to influence efforts against organized crime.