Seven Dates Worth Remembering in Martin Luther King's Life By mariaellie 1929 Birth https://www.biography.com/activist/martin-luther-king-jr 1955 He completes his Ph.D. and earns his degree. 1963 He delivers his speech in Washington:' I have a Dream' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IB0i6bJIjw http://www.timetoast.com 1964 He receives the Nobel Peace Prize 1965 The Voting Rights Act is signed. Mar 21, 1965 March from Selma to Montgomery Apr 4, 1968 Memphis assassination