Henry Hill, whose life inspired the movie GoodFellas, was born.
Henry Hill becomes involved with the Lucchese crime family, which is the basis of GoodFellas.
In 1978, the Lufthansa heist at JFK Airport, one of the largest cash thefts in U.S. history, occurs and is a central event portrayed in GoodFellas.
Henry Hill turns state's witness, testifying against his former associates in the Mafia, which shatters the organization and features prominently in the film.
Young Henry Hill is introduced to the mafia lifestyle by serving as a errand boy for local mobsters.
Henry officially becomes part of the mob crew led by Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.
Henry, Jimmy, and Tommy orchestrate a large heist stealing millions from an Air France cargo plane.
Tommy DeVito kills a man named Spider in a bar for insulting him, asserting his violent reputation.
Henry meets and starts a romantic relationship with Karen, whom he eventually marries.
The crew conducts numerous small robberies and racketeering activities.
After hijacking a shipment against the boss's orders, Tommy is killed by rival gang members.
Members involved in the Lufthansa heist are systematically killed to prevent leaks.
Henry becomes addicted to cocaine and starts dealing drugs, breaking mob rules.
After arrest, Henry decides to cooperate with the FBI and enter witness protection.
