-
Martin was born
Atlanta,Georgia -
America invaded South Africa
-
King starts Morehouse college
At age 15 he entered Morehouse College in Atlanta. He graduated in 1948. -
Martin boycotted the bus
Martin boycotted the bus with other black people and in 1956 Supreme court banned segregated buses . -
Martin gave his famous speech
Martin gave his most famous speech "I have a dream" -
Martin was awarded the noble peace prize.
-
Dr. King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee
-
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is declared a national holiday in the U.S.