TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: AMERICAN HISTORY 
Clue: After 3 previous acquittals, this reputed crime family boss was finally convicted in New York City on April 2, 1992

SOLUTION: john gotti

PROBLEM: Category: QUICK BIOS 
Clue: Born near Gzhatsk in 1934; promoted to major in 1961 shortly before liftoff, just in case; died 1968

SOLUTION: yuri gagarin

PROBLEM: Category: WHAT'S IN A NAME? 
Clue: Minnie, as in Mouse, is a pet name of this female version of William

SOLUTION:
wilhelmina