The late Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta on Jan. 15, 1929. This year, he would have celebrated his 90th birthday. Here's a brief timeline of the rocky origins of MLK Day.

— -- Martin Luther King Jr. led an extraordinary life. He was only 39 years old when he was assassinated on April 4, 1968, but his accomplishments changed America. Here’s a brief look at ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most consequential American figures of the 20th century, a man whose achievements continue to resonate. The following is a timeline with key moments in the ...

Jan. 15: Michael King is born in Atlanta. His father changes the boy’s name, as well as his own, to Martin Luther King several years later. Feb. 25: King is ordained and becomes assistant pastor ...

Notable events in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., ... Timeline: Life of Martin Luther King Jr. By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team. Published January 17, 2022 11:27am EST ...

Timeline: The life of Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. quotes: 10 most popular from the civil rights leader. In the 1970s, support for a national Martin Luther King Jr. holiday grew.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. devoted his life and career to protesting injustice. The following timeline identifies the times and places in King’s short life where he significantly influenced ...

This year marks the 20th year Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been celebrated by all 50 states nationwide. As a reminder to why we celebrate this civil rights activist, here is a timeline that ...

Though Dr. King lost his life in April 1968, it would be 15 years before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day would be declared a federal holiday, and another three years before it would be observed.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated nationwide for the first time in 1986. This article appears in the special MLK issue print edition with the headline “The Arc of a Life.” About the Author ...