Timeline of Malcolm Little By sasultana May 19, 1925 Born as Malcolm Little in University Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska Apr 3, 1927 Malcolm's brother, Reginald, is born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. May 9, 1931 Enrolled in Pleasant Grove Elementary School (kindergarten). Jul 12, 1931 Malcolm's father, Earl Little, is run over by a streetcar and is killed. Oct 14, 1938 Enrolled in West Junior High School, in Lansing. Jan 1, 1939 Enrolls in Mason High School in Mason, Michigan. Dec 5, 1939 Malcolm's mother, Louise Little, is committed to the State Mental Hospital in Kalamazoo, consequently placing Malcolm in a juvenile home. Mar 29, 1940 Malcolm's Lives in various foster homes. Apr 3, 1940 Goes to Boston to visit his half-sister, Ella Collins, notices her strong and independent character.