Martin Luther King Jr.

Was born

Jan 15, 1929

Michel King was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Years later his father changes his name to Martin Luther King.

Entered to college

Sep 20, 1944

King enrolled at the Morehouse College as a freshman at the age of fifteen.

Minority Rights Letter

Aug 6, 1946

King wrote a letter about supporting minority rights and the Atlanta Constitution published it to the editor. He just wanted that black people could have the same rights and opportunities as the American citizens.

College graduation

Jun 8, 1948

King graduated from college with a bachelors degree in sociology.

Boston University

Sep 13, 1951

He enrolled in graduate studies in systematic theology at Boston University.

Got Married

Jun 18, 1953

King and Coretta Scott got married. They met at the Boston University. Later on, they had two sons and daughters.

Montgomery Baptist Church

Sep 1, 1954

King begun his pastorate at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.

Bomb Attack

Jan 30, 1956

Martin, L, King was delivering a meeting, while his family stayed at home and suffered a bomb attack. His wife and daughter were unharmed.

$2000 Bond

Feb 1, 1960

One more time King was arrested at a sit-in demonstration in Atlanta, and was released by a $2000 bond.

I Have a Dream Speech

Aug 28, 1963

King delivered his speech "I have a dream", where more than 200,000 people took part in the march. This was meant mostly for freedom and jobs opportunities.

Vietnam War Speech

Apr 4, 1967

At the New York City, King gave an speech demanding the US to please do anything to stop and end the Vietnam War.

Last Speech

Apr 3, 1968

King returned to Memphis where he gave his last speech named "I've been to the Mountaintop".

Death

Apr 4, 1968

Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed at a balcony of the Lorraine Motel, and burry the next two days in Atlanta.