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Martin Luther King Jr. Baby
Baby Martin is born in Atlanta, Georgia. -
High School Graduation
Graduated from Booker T. Washington High School -
Boston University
Martin begins his studies at Boston University -
His book is published
King's first book, Stride Toward Freedom, is published. -
Time Magazine
King appears on the cover of Time magazine as its Man of the Year. -
March Against Fear through the South
In June, King and others begin the March Against Fear through the South. -
Death
Martin is assassinated on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.