1899 - 1947
Al Capone was an American gangster and mobster during the Prohibition era, known for leading the Chicago Outfit and his involvement in organized crime. Born on January 17, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York, he became infamous for his illegal activities, including bootlegging and gambling, and was often associated with violent crime. Capone was ultimately convicted of tax evasion in 1931 and sentenced to prison, which marked the decline of his criminal empire. He died on January 25, 1947.