Al Capone

Al Capone was born on January 17, 1899.

In 1914, Al Capone was influenced by Johnny Torrio and joined the James Street Boys Gang, marking the beginning of his criminal career.

Al Capone committed his first crime as a mobster during the prohibition era by bootlegging illegal alcohol as a teenager.

On December 15, 1917, Al Capone was involved in a knife fight which resulted in him getting the nickname Scarface, a name that would become synonymous with his notorious reputation.

At the age of 19, young Al Capone married Mae Coughlin, an Irish Catholic woman from a middle-class background. Mae had recently given birth to their son. Capone briefly left his criminal activities to work as a bookkeeper, but eventually returned to a life of crime.

In December 1919, Al Capone moved his family to Chicago.

On November 14, 1920, Al Capone's father passed away. The death of his father had a significant impact on Capone's life and future endeavors.

On January 17, 1923, Al Capone's family was known for being closely connected and supportive of each other.

On November 10, 1924, Al Capone sought revenge for the shooting of his mentor Johnny Torrio. This event marked a turning point in Capone's criminal career.

On December 16, 1924, Al Capone's brother was killed by the police. This tragic event further fueled Capone's involvement in criminal activities.

In 1925, Al Capone became the boss of a criminal organization, gaining significant power and influence. This marked a turning point in his criminal career.

In December 1925, Al Capone took over Johnny Torrio's business operations. This acquisition solidified Capone's position as a prominent figure in organized crime.

Chicago prosecutor Billy McSwiggin is assassinated outside a bar in Cicero after attempting to charge Al Capone with murder in 1924.

After his boss was injured in an assassination attempt, Al Capone was promoted to the position of 'Boss', becoming one of the youngest crime bosses in history.

On December 19, 1928, Al Capone purchases a 14-room mansion on Palm Island, Florida, showcasing his wealth and status.

On February 14, 1929, Al Capone's top hit man, 'Machine Gun' Jack McGurn, assassinated seven of rival 'Bugs' Moran's men in a North Side garage, leading to the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre.

Al Capone is summoned to appear before a Chicago Heights grand jury investigating potential violations of the Prohibition Act.

Al Capone's refusal to appear before a federal grand jury on March 12, 1929, citing health reasons and submitting a physician's affidavit claiming he was suffering from bronchial pneumonia.

Al Capone was arrested by agents for contempt of court in Chicago after completing his testimony before the federal grand jury. The penalty for this offense could be one year in prison and a $1,000 fine.

On May 17, 1929, a brutal event known as the Valentine's Day Massacre took place, where seven members of the North Side Gang were gunned down by Al Capone's men in Chicago.

After serving nine months for good behavior, Al Capone was released from prison on March 17, 1930.

Al Capone was found guilty in federal court on the contempt of court charge and was sentenced to six months in Cook County Jail. His appeal on that charge was subsequently dismissed.

On March 13, 1931, Al Capone was found guilty on a contempt of court charge and was sentenced to six months in Cook County Jail.

On June 5, 1931, the U.S. government indicted Al Capone on 22 counts of income-tax evasion, leading to his eventual conviction and imprisonment.

Al Capone was indicted on June 11, 1931, on one count of conspiracy to violate the Prohibition Act.

On June 12, 1931, Al Capone and others were charged with conspiracy to violate Prohibition laws for the years 1922 to 1931.

Al Capone pled guilty to tax evasion and prohibition charges. Initially boasting about a deal for a two-and-a-half year sentence, the presiding judge informed him that he was not bound by any deal, leading Capone to change his plea to not guilty.

Judge Wilkerson informs Capone that he is not bound by any arrangement in determining Capone’s sentence and will reject it. Capone changes his plea to 'not guilty.'

The trial for tax evasion of Al Capone starts. Judge Wilkerson changes the potential jury pool after receiving information that Capone may have bribed members of the original jury pool.

Al Capone is convicted of tax evasion and several other counts, leading to his sentencing to 11 years in prison. This marked the downfall of the infamous Chicago mobster.

Al Capone was convicted of tax evasion on October 18, 1931, for not paying taxes on his income from illegal activities like gambling, protection, prostitution, and bootlegging. He was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.

On November 24, 1931, Al Capone was sentenced to eleven years in federal prison, fined $50,000, and charged additional costs for tax evasion. He also had to pay back taxes with interest.

On February 27, 1932, Al Capone's appeal is denied, upholding his previous sentencing.

On May 2, 1932, the Supreme Court denies Al Capone's petition for certiorari, marking another legal setback for him.

Al Capone is one of the first prisoners to arrive at Alcatraz prison on August 11, 1934.

Al Capone started serving his sentence at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta in 1934.

On November 16, 1939, Al Capone returns to his home on Palm Island, Florida.

Al Capone, the infamous mob boss, passed away at the age of 48 after suffering a stroke, developing pneumonia, and ultimately dying of cardiac arrest. He spent his final years in seclusion at his estate in Miami, Florida.

A huge church funeral is held for Al Capone on January 30, 1947.

In 1999, the Chicago Historical Society featured information about Al Capone, a notorious American gangster, providing insights into his criminal activities and impact on Chicago's history.

On February 7, 2014, the FBI's section on Famous Cases & Criminals highlighted Al Capone, showcasing his criminal notoriety and the law enforcement's pursuit of him.