Martin Luthern King Jr.

Michael King (Martin Luthern King Jr.) is born

Jan 15, 1929

"Photos: 29 facts about Martin Luther King Jr." by UNKOWN

King begins his freshman year at Morehouse College

Sep 20, 1944

"Martin Luther King, Jr." by Morehouse College

King is ordained and appointed assistant pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church

Feb 25, 1948

King and Coretta Scott are married at the Scott home near Marion, Alabama.

Jun 18, 1953

King begins his pastorate at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church

Sep 21, 1954

Coretta King gives birth to their second child, Martin, III.

Oct 23, 1957

"Productive Ways To Spend Dr. King’s Birthday With Your Children" by Roger Brady

King and other civil rights leaders meet with President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Jun 23, 1958

King meets with presidential candidate John F. Kennedy.

Jun 23, 1960

Dexter Scott, King’s third child, is born

Jan 31, 1961

"MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR." by Ben Martin

King is named "Man of the Year" by Time Magazine.

Jan 3, 1964

King is arrested for demanding service at a white-only restaurant

Jun 11, 1964

King receives the Nobel Peace Prize

Dec 10, 1964

King’s book "Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?" is published.

Jun 4, 1967

King leads a march of six thousand protesters

Mar 28, 1968

King is assassinated at Lorraine Motel

Apr 4, 1968

"TIME Looks Back: The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr." by TIME staff