History Daily The St Valentine’s Day Massacre
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Feb 14, 2025 On February 14, 1929, a shocking gang ambush rocked Chicago, known as the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. The podcast explores the rise of Al Capone, from his beginnings as a bouncer to becoming a feared crime lord. It delves into the bootlegging wars and violent struggles of rival gangs during Prohibition. The gruesome killings highlight the chaos of organized crime and the subsequent public outcry that contributed to the eventual downfall of Prohibition, leading to the repeal of the 18th Amendment amid the Great Depression.
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Al Capone's Rise
- In December 1919, Al Capone worked as a bouncer in Chicago.
- He rose through the ranks during Prohibition, capitalizing on the illegal alcohol market.
The Beer Wars
- Dion O'Banion, leader of the Northside Gang, double-crossed Al Capone.
- This led to O'Banion's murder and ignited the Beer Wars in Chicago.
Capone Takes Charge
- Johnny Torrio, Capone's mentor, was nearly killed in a retaliatory attack by the Northside Gang.
- This attack led to Torrio's retirement and Capone taking over the Chicago Outfit.