MLK Information by Tony H. By wildcarl Jan 15, 1929 He was born in Altanta,Georgia. He was born in Altanta,Georgia. Jan 15, 1929 His full name is Martin Luther King Jr. Apr 18, 1936 Martin started reading when he was 6 years old. Jan 15, 1954 Martin transformed the rights for black people Martin transformed the rights of africin amaricans. Mar 22, 1954 Martin won the Nobel Peace Prize. Dec 1, 1955 Rosa parks got sent to jail for not moving out of her seat for a white man. Apr 4, 1963 Dr. Kings "I have a dream speech" is called "dream day." Jan 15, 1968 Dr. King was assassinated on April 4th , 1968. Dr. King was assassinated on April 4th, 1968. Apr 4, 1968 Matin was born in Atlanta,Georgia and went to Washington, DC for his speech, "i Have a Dream". Apr 4, 1968 On April 4th, 1968 Dr.King was shot while on the balcony in Memphis , Tennessee.