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Martin Luther King Jr. is Born
Born in Atlanta, Georgia. Middle child of Michael King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. -
King was Baptised
After joining his father's church on the 1st, King got baptised two days later. -
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Grandmother dies
On the 18th of May, King's grandmother died from a heartattack during a parade. Later King jumped from a second story window of his house, allegedly attempting suicide. -
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Martin Luther King Jr. attends Morehouse College
After skipping the ninth and eleventh grade, King entered college at the age of 15. -
Martin Luther King Jr. gets married to Coretta Scott
After marrying Coretta Scott, King and Scott had four children: Yolanda, Martin Luther King III, Dexter Scott and Bernice. -
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Martin Luther King Jr. become the pastor ofthe Dexter Avenue Baptist Church of Montgomery, Alabama.
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Rosa Parks arrested
After refusing to give up her seat Rosa Parks was arrested. E.D Nixon and other civil rights leaders, voted King to lead boycott -
Martin Luther King Jr. give his "I have a dream" speech
During the March of Washington, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech that would be remembered throughout time. The march drew more than a quarter million people. -
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Death
While standing on the balcony of his apartment, Martin Luther King Jr. was shot.
