Births on July 1

Joseph Weil

Born on July 1, 1875

Joseph Weil, American con men (d. 1976)

Joseph "Yellow Kid" Weil (July 1, 1875 – February 26, 1976) was one of the best known American con men of his era. Weil's biographer, W. T. Brannon, wrote of Weil's "uncanny knowledge of human nature". During the course of his career, Weil is reputed to have stolen more than $8 million."Each of my victims had larceny in his heart," quipped Weil.

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Joseph Weil
1976

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Events on 1875

25 Feb

Empress Dowager Cixi
Guangxu Emperor of Qing dynasty China begins his reign, under Empress Dowager Cixi's regency.
3 Mar

Opéra-Comique
Georges Bizet's opera Carmen receives its première at the Opéra-Comique in Paris.
15 Mar

John McCloskey
Archbishop of New York John McCloskey is named the first cardinal in the United States.

Births on July 1

Joseph Weil

Born on July 1, 1875

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