Day Assacre: St Valentine's

Led by the infamous Alphonse "Al" Capone , who sought total control over Chicago's illegal bootlegging operations.

Led by George "Bugs" Moran , who fiercely resisted Capone's expansion into his territory. The Event: February 14, 1929 st valentine's day assacre

Six died instantly, while the seventh, Frank Gusenberg, lived for a short time but refused to break the "code of silence" before he died. Led by the infamous Alphonse "Al" Capone ,

The seven men were ordered to line up against a brick wall. The attackers then opened fire with Thompson submachine guns and shotguns, firing over 70 rounds. The seven men were ordered to line up against a brick wall

The massacre had immediate and lasting impacts on American law and society:

The massacre was the culmination of a brutal power struggle between two rival crime syndicates:

Moran himself narrowly escaped the carnage because he was late to the meeting and spotted the "police" car outside, choosing to wait at a nearby diner instead. Historical Significance and Aftermath