Diana By MinorEIP Jan 15, 1929 The date 1929 is important because Martin Luther King j.r was born on that date. Jan 20, 1948 The year 1948 is important because he was a minister. Aug 28, 1963 In 1963, he gave his famous speech," I have a dream." Jul 2, 1964 In 1964, the civil rights act became law. Oct 14, 1964 In 1964, he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Apr 4, 1968 In 1968 martin luther king y.r got killed.