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EVENTS

Giuseppe Calo becomes the leader of the Porta Nuova Mafia Family and subsequently holds a place on the Sicilian Commission.

Former leader of the Philadelphia crime family, Salvatore Sabella dies.

Carmine Galante convicted for drugs charges.

January 26 - Lucky Luciano dies of a heart attack in Naples, Italy , while meeting with Hollywood producers to discuss a movie based on his life. Possibly, as some theorize, the result of poisoning.

June 6 - Joe Profaci dies of cancer. The Gallo-Profaci War continues however as brother-in-law Joseph Magliocco takes over the Profaci crime family following Profaci's death.

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DEATHS

Salvatore Sabella , Leader of the Philadelphia crime family

January 26 - Lucky Luciano , New York mobster and founder of the National Crime Syndicate

June 6 - Joe Profaci , Leader of the Profaci Crime Family