About Martin Luther King, Jr. by Max By wildcarl Jan 15, 1948 Martin Luther King was born. Jun 21, 1948 Martin Luther King graduated from college at the age of 15. Jun 18, 1953 Martin Luther King was married. May 8, 1955 Martin Luther King earned a doctoral degree. Jul 2, 1956 Martin Luther King house was bombed. Aug 10, 1958 Martin Luther King published his first book. Aug 28, 1963 Martin Luther King gave the famous speech "I Have A Dream". Feb 25, 1964 Martin Luther King became a minister like his dad. Dec 10, 1964 Martin Luther King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Apr 4, 1968 Martin Luther King died.