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Birth
Born in Atlanta, Georgia -
College Graduation
He graduates from Morehouse College. -
Marriage
He marries Coretta Scott. -
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat. -
Bombed House
Dr. King's home is bombed, but no one was hurt. -
"Dream" Speech
Dr. King gives his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. -
Nobel Peace Prize
Dr. King is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. -
Assassination (Killing)
Dr. King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. -
Federal Holiday
Congress signed a bill making January 20th, Martin Luther King Day a federal holiday.