John F. Kennedy Jr. was born on November 25, 1960, in Washington, D.C., as the son of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. He grew up in the public eye, experiencing both the privilege and tragedy of his family's legacy, especially after his father's assassination in 1963. Kennedy Jr. pursued a career in law and became a prominent figure in media as the founder of the magazine George. He was also known for his work in aviation and philanthropy. Tragically, he died in a plane crash on July 16, 1999, along with his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and her sister.