May 19, 1925

Malcolm Little is born in Omaha, NE.

1929

The familys Lansing, MI, home is burned to the ground.

March, 1964

Malcolm X leaves the Nation of Islam and starts his new organization, Muslim Mosque, Inc.

1931

Malcolms father is found dead on the towns trolley tracks.

1946

Malcolm is sentenced to 8-10 years for armed robbery; serves 6 years at Charlestown, MA State Prison.

1948 49

Converts to the Nation of Islam while in prison.

1953

Changes name from Malcolm Little to Malcolm X and becomes Assistant Minister of Nation of Islams Detroit Temple.

1959

Travels to Middle East and Africa.

1963

Nation of Islam orders Malcolm X to be silent, allegedly because of remarks concerning President Kennedys assassination.

1954

Promoted to Minister of Nation of Islams New York Temple.

1958

Marries Betty Shabbazz in Lansing, Michigan

April, 1964

Travels to Middle East and Africa.

May, 1964

Starts the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU), a secular political group.

February 14, 1965

Malcolm Xs home is firebombed.

February 21, 1965

Malcolm X is assassinated as he begins speaking at the Audubon Ballroom, New York.