Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK's Birthday

Jan 15, 1929

Martin Luther King was born. He was born in Atlanta,Georgia.

Married to Coretta

Jun 18, 1953

King married Coretta Scott, on June 18, 1953, on the lawn of her parents’ house in her hometown of Heiberger, Alabama. They had four children; Yolanda King, Martin Luther King III, Dexter Scott King, and Bernice King.

Time Magazine

Feb 18, 1957

King made the cover of Time magazine.

I Have A Dream speech

Aug 28, 1963

On this day, the historical March on Washingaton took place at the Lincoln Memorial. This event drew more than 200,000 people. This is also where Martin Luther King made his famous, "I Have A Dream " speech.

Nobel Peace Prize

Oct 14, 1964

Martin Luther King Jr. recieved a Nobel Peace Price for combating racial inequality using nonviolence. He was the youngest man to win a Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 35.

MLK Day Established

Jan 20, 1968

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was made and was approved by Ronald Regan. It was made to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and still is a National holiday. This holiday is appreciated very much for King's compassionate leadership and nonviolent actions.

Died

Apr 4, 1968

Martin Luther King Jr. Died after being shot at the age of 39.

MLK Assassinated

Apr 4, 1968

Martin Luther King was assassinated on this heart-breaking day in Memphis,Tennessee. He was shot and killed at the age of 39, by James Earl Ray. King was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. . King was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:05PM that evening.

Arrested

Feb 2, 1985

On February 2, 1965 King is arrested in Selma, Alabama during a voting rights demonstration.

The Stone of Hope Memorial Created

Aug 22, 2011

The "Stone of Hope" memorial was created by master sculptor Lei Yixin. This memorial was opened to the public in West Potomac Park in Washington.