Martin Luther King

MLK Jr's Birthday

Jan 15, 1929

Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

Marriage

Jun 18, 1953

He marries Marrie Coretta Scott and settles in Montgomery, Alabama

Letter from Jail

Apr 12, 1963

During the 11 days he spent in jail due to fighting segregation . He wrote the famous letter, Letter from Birmingham Jail.

Freedom Walk

Jun 23, 1963

He lead 125,000 people on Freedom Walk in Detroit. At this march he gave his famous I have a dream speech.

Time Magazine

Jan 3, 1964

He was on the cover of Time magazine as the Man of the year.

Death

Apr 4, 1968

He was shot while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.

Funeral

Oct 25, 1968

There are riots and disturbances in 130 American cities. There were twenty thousand arrests. His funeral was on this day and it is an international event.

National Holiday

Nov 6, 1986

A national holiday is proclaimed in his honor.