The birth of the mob and everything since.
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January 20, 1882
Future Chicago crime boss Johnny “The Fox” Torrio is born in Naples, Italy.
January 17, 1882
Future organized crime boss Arnold “The Big Bankroll” Rothstein is born in New York City.