Why Famous:An internationally renown sharp shooter who joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West and performed before royalty and heads of state.
Oakley was known for her ability to repeatedly split a playing card, edge-on and put several more holes in it before it could touch the ground while using a .22 caliber rifle at 90 feet.
Born: August 13, 1860 Birthplace:North Star, Ohio, USA Star Sign: Leo
Died: November 3, 1926 (aged 66) Cause of Death: Pernicious anemia
Married Life
1876-08-23 Sharp Shooter Annie Oakley weds traveling show marksman Frank E. Butler
Historical Events
1922-04-16 Annie Oakley sets women's record by breaking 100 clay targets in a row