Malcolm X Assassination
Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965, at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. Three members of the Nation of Islam were convicted of his murder. His death was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X
Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X had a brief but significant relationship in the early 1960s. Ali admired Malcolm X, and Malcolm X introduced Ali to the Nation of Islam. After Ali publicly broke with Malcolm X in 1964, their relationship ended. Ali later expressed regret over the split.
Muhammad Ali's Death and Legacy
Muhammad Ali died on June 3, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona, from septic shock. He was 74 years old. His legacy as a boxing champion and activist endures worldwide. Learn more about his life at the official Muhammad Ali Center.
