jun 12, 1946 - Malcolm X is arrested

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In january Malcolm X committed a series of robberies. He was taking a stolen watch in for repairs but the watch repairman called the police because it seemed too nice for repair. When the police arrived he announced he was carrying a gun and put it on the ground hoping the cops would respect him for that but he was charged with possession of a firearm and then two days later for burglary. It was during this time in prison that he joined the nation of islam.

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