Malachi's MLK Jr Timeline By STHARDY22 Jan 15, 1929 Martin Luther King Jr. was born in his home in Atlanta Georgia Period: Jan 15, 1929 to Apr 4, 1968 Martin Luther King Jr Feb 1, 1948 King became a baptist minister Jun 8, 1948 King graduated from Morehouse College Jun 18, 1953 Martin Luther King Jr. married Coretta Scott Nov 19, 1955 King received his PhD from Boston University Dec 5, 1955 King led the bus boycotts Aug 28, 1963 King led the march in Washington and gave his I have a dream speech Oct 14, 1964 Martin Luther King Jr received a Nobel Peace Prize for his work against racism Mar 7, 1965 King led a march of protestors 50 miles from Selma to Montgomery Apr 4, 1968 King was killed in Memphis, Tennessee when he was 39 years old
