History today: John Dillinger
Full Name: John Dillinger
Nationality: American
Profession: Gangster
Born: June 22, 1903
Star Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Died: July 22, 1934 (aged 31)
Cause of Death: Killed by federal agents
Why Famous: Gangster and bank robber during the Great Depression. His gang robbed two dozen banks and four police stations, while Dillinger himself escaped from jail twice.