Malcolm X

Events

Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925

May 19, 1925

Malcolm's house was burned down.

1929

Malcolm's dad was killed.

September 8, 1931

Malcolm and his siblings were sent to orphanages and foster homes.

1938

Malcolm was kicked out of school and sent to a juvenile detention home, where he later attended Mason High School.

1938

Malcolm X quit school at age 15.

1940

Malcolm X was arrested for theft and sentenced to ten years in prison.

1946

Malcolm X is released from prison.

1952

Malcolm X traveled to Michigan and worked with Elijah Muhammad, the leader of Nation of Islam.

1952

Malcolm X Assassinated

1965