Muhammad Ali By connie2194 Jan 17, 1942 Muhammad Ali was born with the name Cassius Marcellus Clay. Muhammad Ali was born. Sep 11, 1960 Ali wins the light-heavywieght gold medal at the rome olympics Apr 23, 1967 Ali refuses induction into the U.S. Army due to his religious convictions. Feb 15, 1978 Ali losted his olympic belt to Leon Spinks Jun 27, 1979 Muhammad Ali announces his retirement
