MLK Timeline by Kitser By wildcarl Jan 3, 1935 We celebrate Martin Luther King's birthday on the third Monday of January. Jan 19, 1935 Martin became a minister. Feb 25, 1935 One day when Martin Luther King was going to his friends to play but he could not. Jan 21, 1953 Martin got married to Coretta Scott. Apr 18, 1955 Martin led a boycott so nobody went to jail. May 7, 1955 Martin graduated when he was 15. Apr 18, 1964 Martin won the Nobel Peace Prize. Jan 15, 1968 Martin died when he was 39. Apr 4, 1968 Martin got shot on Easter while standing on a balcony. May 25, 1968 He got shot by a sniper.