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Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942. He changed his name to Muhammad Ali in 1964 after converting to Islam. The name change symbolized his rejection of his "slave name" and his embrace of his new faith and identity. Ali became an iconic figure, known not only for his boxing prowess but also for his activism and social justice efforts.

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