Martin Luther King, Jr.

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

Jan 15, 1929

MLK's Life

Period: Jan 15, 1929 to Apr 4, 1968

These are some major events that occured in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Marries

Jun 18, 1953

Martin Luther King, Jr. marries Coretta Scott and together they had four children.

MLK's House Bombed

Jan 30, 1956

MLK's house is bombed at 9:15 p.m. while he speaks at a mass meeting. Luckily, his wife and daughter were not harmed.

"I Have a Dream..."

Aug 28, 1963

MLK delivers his 17 minute long "I Have a Dream..." speech on the steps of Lincoln Memorial, in which he called for racial equality.
Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream..."

MLK is awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.

Jan 1, 1964

Acceptance Speech
MLK is awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary work for racial freedom.

Martin Luther King, Jr. is Assassinated.

Apr 4, 1968

News Footage
MLK is assassinated by James Early Ray at the Lorriane Motel in Memphis, Tennesse at the age of 39.