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Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel (/ ˈ s iː ɡ əl /; February 28, 1906 – June 20, 1947) was an American mobster who was a driving force behind the development of the Las Vegas Strip.
Apr 22, 2021 · Bugsy Siegel built a criminal empire through bootlegging, gambling and ruthless assassinations before setting up shop in Las Vegas. He opened the famous Flamingo Hotel and Casino, the start of...
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Jun 16, 2024 · Bugsy Siegel (born February 28, 1906, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died June 20, 1947, Beverly Hills, California) was an American gangster who played an instrumental role in the initial development of Las Vegas gambling.
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Jun 17, 2022 · As Americans opened their newspapers on June 21, 1947, they saw large headlines about the murder of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, who, according to a United Press story, was the “nation’s No. 1 gangster.”
Nov 9, 2009 · Bugsy Siegel rose to prominence in the organized-crime ranks of New York City before he was shot to death in his Beverly Hills home in 1947.
May 1, 2024 · Learn about the life and death of Bugsy Siegel, a notorious gangster who ran criminal rackets in New York and Los Angeles, and helped create the Las Vegas Strip. Discover how he rose to power, made friends with celebrities and mobsters, and met a violent end in 1947.
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Feb 26, 2016 · Learn about the life and crimes of Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, one of the most notorious mobsters in American history. From his early days as a street thug to his involvement in the Flamingo Hotel and the atomite scheme, discover nine things you may not know about him.
