Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born.

Jan 15, 1929

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.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Period: Jan 15, 1929 to Apr 4, 1968

Married Coretta Scott

Jun 18, 1953

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

Graduates from Boston College

Jun 5, 1955

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

Stride Toward Freedom

Sep 17, 1958

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

"I Have a Dream"

May 17, 1963

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

Nobel Peace Prize

Dec 10, 1964

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.

Assassination

Apr 4, 1968

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

Burial

Apr 9, 1968

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