The notable trial that led to the murder of a notable civil rights leader in the 1960s was the trial of the suspects in the murder of Malcolm X. Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965, and his death highlighted racial tensions and the challenges faced by the civil rights movement. Although several individuals were convicted, questions about the trial's fairness and potential conspiracy persisted, reflecting broader societal issues regarding justice and civil rights. His assassination remains a significant event in the ongoing struggle for African American equality and representation in the United States.