The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By amuster Jan 15, 1925 Martin Luther King was Born Period: Jan 15, 1925 to Apr 4, 1968 The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sep 1, 1944 Began Morehouse College Feb 25, 1948 Ordained as a minister Jun 18, 1953 Marrie Coretta Scott Jun 5, 1955 Received his PhD from Boston University Dec 1, 1955 Lead Bus Boycott Became a leader on the Montgomery bus boycott, which helped end the segregation on buses. Aug 28, 1963 Gave "I have a dream" Speech Dec 10, 1964 Received the Nobel Peace Prize Mar 21, 1965 Led protest from Selma to Montgomery, AL Apr 4, 1968 King was assassinated.