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The Godfather Timeline 1891 Vito Andolini born Dec 7 in Corleone, Sicily.1897 Carmella (Mama Corleone) born 1901 Vito's father, Antonio Andolini is murdered by Don Ciccio for being disrespectful. Vito's older brother Paolo swears revenge, and is killed by Don Ciccio at Antonio's funeral.Vito's mother attempts to kill Don Ciccio, but she is stopped and murdered by his followers. Vito flees to the United States alone. He arrives in New York City via Ellis Island. At Ellis Island Vito's name is officially changed to Vito Corleone. He is quarantined for three months because he has small pox. *1911 Las Vegas officially becomes a city 1914 Vito & Carmella get married and live in NYC 1916 Vito and Carmella's first child, Santino (Sonny) Corleone is born. Vito's adopted son Thomas Hagen is also born. When Sonny was eleven he met a homeless child named Thomas Hagen and brought him to the Corleone's home. He stayed with them since that day, and became another son to Vito and brother to his children. 1917 Don Fanucci (aka "The Black Hand") begins harrassing Vito's neighborhood. Vito's neighbor Clemenza asks Vito to hide guns for a few days in his apartment. Vito helps Clemenza and forms a loyal friendship with him. *1919 Prohibition begins 1919 Vito and Carmella's second child, Fredo Corleone is born. He is a weak baby and has pneumonia. 1920 Michael is born; Don Fanucci first approaches Vito and orders that he give him some of his earnings. Clemenza and Tessio want to pay off Don Fanucci because they are intimidated by him. Vito murders Don Fanucci as he enters his apartment. Following Don Fanucci's murder, Vito's neighbors begin asking and doing favors for him. 1923 Vito and Carmella's fourth child, Constanzia (Connie) Corleone is born. 1925 Vito takes his family to visit Sicily. Vito kills Don Ciccio in revenge for his family's deaths. 1927Sonny meets a homeless child named Thomas Hagen and brought him to the Corleone's home. He stayed with them since that day, and became another son to Vito and brother to his children. *1931 Nevada gets gambling *1933 Prohibition ends 1939 The Corleone's move out of the city to Long Beach, Long Island. 1940's Moe Greene begins his "desert stopover" 1941 Vito's surprise birthday party on Pearl Harbor Day (Dec 7); Sonny introduces Connie to his friend Carlo Rizzi at Vito's surprise party. Mike enlists in Marines *1941 El Rancho Vegas casino opens, beginning the casino boom 1945 Michael discharged from Marines; Enters Dartmouth College; Connie's wedding - last Sat. in Aug; Kartoum beheaded; Don gets shot 1946 Michael kills Sollozzo and McCluskey; goes to Sicily March 15. *1946 Bugsy Siegel ("Moe"?) opens the Flamingo Hotel 1947 Michael marries Appolonia 1948 Sonny killed 1951 Michael & Kay get married 1952 Michael assumes control over family business. Michael talks to Moe in Nevada 1955 Vito dies July 29 peacefully while playing with his grandson Anthony. ; Michael Francis Rizzi born & baptized; Michael kills the Heads of the 5 Families, Carlo, Moe Green & Tessio 1958 Michael goes to Cuba with the heads of a few big companies to discuss interests in Cuba. Hyman Roth states that most of his interests in Cuba will be given to Michael when he either retires or dies. 1959 Michael and his family are investigated for criminal charges. Carmella Corleone dies. Michael orders Fredo's death. |
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