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August 11, 1921
Alex Haley Born
Author Alex Haley, who wrote "Roots" and "The Autobiography of Malcolm X," was born in Ithaca, New York.
January 23, 1977
Alex Haley's Roots Premieres
The television miniseries "Roots," based on Alex Haley's novel, premiered and became one of the most-watched programs in American television history.
circa 1964
Alex Haley Begins Research for Roots
Alex Haley began his 12-year research journey that would become "Roots: The Saga of an American Family."
November 1, 1965
Release of 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X'
The influential book detailing the life of Malcolm X, co-authored by Alex Haley, was published.