Jack Ruby

Full Name: Jacob Leon Rubenstein
Profession: Assassin of Lee Harvey Oswald

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Biography: Fatally shot and assassinated Lee Harvey Oswald, when he was in police custody after being charged with the assassination of John F. Kennedy, on live TV.

Born: March 25, 1911
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries

Died: January 3, 1967 (aged 55)
Cause of Death: Pulmonary embolism

Articles and Photos

The Assassination of President Kennedy
The shocking public killing of President Kennedy in 1963 was a momentous event in world history, giving birth to dozens of conspiracy theories.
November 22, 1963

Historical Events

1964-03-14 Dallas, Texas; Jack Ruby sentenced to death for Lee Harvey Oswald's murder
1991-12-26 Gun of Jack Ruby, killer of Lee Harvey Oswald, sells for $220,000 at auction

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