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John Dillinger. John Herbert Dillinger ( / ˈdɪlɪndʒər /; June 22, 1903 – July 22, 1934) was an American gangster during the Great Depression. He commanded the Dillinger Gang, which was accused of robbing 24 banks and four police stations. Dillinger was imprisoned several times and escaped twice.
- Imprisonment from 1924 to 1933
- Gunshot wounds
- John Herbert Dillinger, June 22, 1903, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
- July 22, 1934 (aged 31), Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Early Life. John Herbert Dillinger was born June 22, 1903, in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a child he went by “Johnnie.” As an adult he was known as “Jackrabbit” for his graceful moves and quick getaways from the police.
- Early Crimes and Conviction. Matters reached a head on July 21, 1923, when Dillinger stole a car to impress a girl on a date. He was later found by a police officer roaming aimlessly through Indianapolis streets.
- Imprisonment and Jailbreak. Dillinger was sent to the Indiana State Reformatory in Pendleton, where he played on the prison baseball team and worked in the shirt factory as a seamster.
- The Dillinger Gang. After the bold prison escape, the killing of Sarber, the bank robberies, and the attack on the police arsenal, the Pierpont Gang was gaining substantial notoriety.
Learn about the life and crimes of John Dillinger, a notorious and vicious gangster who terrorized the Midwest in the 1930s. Find out how the FBI joined the hunt for him and how he was finally captured and killed.
John Dillinger (born June 22, 1903, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.—died July 22, 1934, Chicago, Illinois) was an American criminal who was perhaps the most famous bank robber in U.S. history, known for a series of robberies and escapes from June 1933 to July 1934. Dillinger, who was born in Indianapolis, had a difficult childhood.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and crimes of John Dillinger, the notorious gangster and bank robber who was known as "Jackrabbit" and "Public Enemy No. 1" during the Great Depression. From his early years of petty theft and prison escape to his death by FBI ambush in 1934, discover how he became one of the most feared and influential figures of the 20th century.
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A biography of John Dillinger, one of the most notorious bank robbers in American history, who terrorized the nation from 1930 to 1934. Learn about his early life, crimes, capture, trial, and legacy from this article by William J. Helmer.
Feb 9, 2010 · Learn how notorious criminal John Dillinger, America's "Public Enemy No. 1", was killed by federal agents on July 22, 1934, outside the Biograph Theatre in Chicago. Find out his background, career, escapes, and legacy in this article from HISTORY.
