Martin Luther King Jr. by Eddie By mrst Jan 1, 1929 When he was born Martin Luther King Jr. was born Period: Jan 1, 1929 to Jan 1, 1968 Life of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan 1, 1947 became (1954) minister of a Baptist church in Montgomery, Ala. Jan 1, 1958 he wrote the book Stride toward Freedom Stride toward Freedom Jan 1, 1963 Ssp His campaigns had mixed success, but the protest he led in Birmingham, Ala., brought him worldwide attention. Jan 1, 1964 he wrote the book Why We Can't Wait (1964) Apr 4, 1968 he was shot and killed he was shot and killed Mar 3, 2010 Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?