Martin luther King Jr By Hannah By wildcarl Jan 15, 1929 Martin Luther King Jr was born January 15. Apr 18, 1935 Martin was told he couldn't play with his friend. May 10, 1947 Martin Luther King Jr became a minister. Jan 3, 1948 Martin graduated from Morehouse College. Jan 19, 1955 Dr. King boycotted the buses. Jan 19, 1956 Dr. Kings home was bombed. Jan 19, 1964 Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Mar 22, 1968 Martin was shot because people didn't like him. Apr 4, 1968 King was shot and killed. Apr 4, 1968 Martin was shot in the neck by a snipper.