feb 21, 1965 - Assassination of Malcolm X
Description:
Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965, by Thomas Hagan. Like King, he was a minister, spent his time activating for civil rights However he was the leader of Nation of Islam and unlike king his tactics sometimes involved violence. Malcolm activated for self-defense and liberation of African Americans.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 21, 1965
Now
~ 61 years ago