George "Machine Gun" Kelly Profession: Gangster Nationality: American Why Famous: Bootlegger, bank robber and kidnapper who made headlines in the 1930's for the kidnapping of oil tycoon Charles F. Urschel, collecting $200,000 in ransom. Born: July 18, 1895 Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA Generation: Lost Generation Star Sign: Cancer Died: July 18, 1954 (aged 58) Cause of Death: Heart attack Articles and Photos Closure of Alcatraz The last prisoners walk down Broadway as Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary closesMarch 21, 1963 Historical Events 1933-10-12 Gangster George Francis Barnes, aka Machine Gun Kelly, is sentenced to life imprisonment Famous Gangsters Al Capone Bugsy Siegel Carlo Gambino Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Roy DeMeo Sam Giancana
Al Capone
Bugsy Siegel
Carlo Gambino
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán
Roy DeMeo
Sam Giancana