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Popular As | John T. Thompson |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Age | years old |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Born | December 31, 1860 (Newport, KY) |
Birthday | December 31 |
Town/City | Newport, KY |
Nationality | KY |
John T. Thompson’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
John T. Thompson was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Inventor of the eponymous submachine gun that came into wide use around World War II.
He saw firsthand the deadly effectiveness of machine guns in World War I, and he began experimenting with small-arms rapid-fire weapons, eventually creating an early prototype with a Navy officer.
His weapon proved useful in Mafia reckonings around Prohibition-era Chicago, leading to its nicknames the Chicago Piano and Chicago Typerwriter.
He was born in Newport, Kentucky, the son of Lt. Col. James Thompson.
He and Hiram Maxim, inventor of the famous machine gun, both designed weapons that would revolutionize close combat.