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A king is born!
Dr. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia. -
A Minister
Dr. King becomes a minister as the aga of 19. -
Mongomery Bus Boycott
Dr. King was arrested during the boycott. -
Victory
On November 13, the Supreme Court rules that bus segregation is illegal, ensuring victory for the boycott. -
I Have a Dream
I Have a Dream SpeechDelivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech to civil rights marchers at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. -
Nobel Peace Prize
Dr. King is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for all his hard work to make our world a better place. -
The death of Dr. King
Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.