MLK

Born

Jan 15, 1929

Born: January 15, 1929, Atlanta, GA

Became a pastor

Feb 13, 1947

In the fall of 1947, Martin Luther King delivered his first sermon at the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Ebenezer's congregation voted to license King as a minister soon afterward, and he was ordained in February 1948.

Graduated college

Jun 21, 1948

June 21, 1948
King graduated from Morehouse College. He graduated when he was 19

Published first book

May 16, 1958

1958 Martin's first book, Stride Toward Freedom, was published

I have a dream speech

Aug 28, 1963

August 28, 1963 King led the March on Washington and gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. Almost 250,000 people listened to his speech in the nation's capital

Nobale peace prize

Dec 10, 1964

December 10, 1964 Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work.

Assassinated

Apr 4, 1968

April 4, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray. His furneral was held on April 9th.