Martin Luther King Jr. timeline.

Jan 15, 1929

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born.

He was born with the name "Michael King Jr." but after a family visit to Germany, his father changed his name to honor the German Protestant Leader, Martin Luther.
Period: Jan 15, 1929 to Apr 4, 1968

Martin Luther King Jr.
Jun 18, 1953

Married Coretta Scott

On June 18, 1953, Martin Luther King Jr. was united in marriage to Coretta Scott.
Jun 5, 1955

Graduates from Boston College

At Boston College, he received his Doctorate of Philosophy in Systematic Theology
Sep 17, 1958

Stride Toward Freedom

Dr. King published his first book, "Stride Toward Freedom"
May 17, 1963

"I Have a Dream"

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, DC.
Dec 10, 1964

Nobel Peace Prize

On December 10, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Apr 4, 1968

Assassination

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
Apr 9, 1968

Burial

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s funeral was an international event.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born.