Martin Luther King Jr.

Birthday

Jan 15, 1929

Maryin Luther King was born on January 15 in Atlanta, Georgia

Became an Ordained MInister

Jan 1, 1957

I have a Dream

Oct 28, 1963

Led a march in Washington and gave his famous "I have a Dream" speech

King Assassinated

Apr 4, 1968

Creating Martin Luther King Day

Nov 2, 1983

President Ronald Raegan signed a bill creating a federal holiday to honor King

First Martin Luther King Day

Jan 20, 1986

Martin Luther King Day is celebrated every third monday of January, close to King's birthday.