Martin Luther King, Jr. By willpemble Jan 15, 1929 Born in Atlanta, Georgia Jan 13, 1934 Changed his name from Michael to Martin Jun 13, 1948 Graduates from Mouehouse College Jan 13, 1951 Entered Boston University Jan 13, 1953 Leads Montgomery Bus Boycott Jun 18, 1953 Marries Coretta Scott Jan 13, 1954 Became a Pastor Dec 5, 1955 Dr. King's House was bombed Jul 1, 1962 Dr. King was sent to Jail Aug 14, 1962 Dr. King is Released from Jail Aug 28, 1963 March On Washington - I Have A Dream Speech Jan 13, 1964 Dr. King is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Apr 4, 1968 Died at Age 39