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The King family — Martin Luther King, Sr. (Daddy King), Alberta Williams King, Willie Christine King, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Alfred Daniel Williams King (known as A. D. King) — moves from 501 Auburn Avenue to 193 Boulevard in Atlanta. 1944: 20 September: King begins his freshman year at Morehouse College in Atlanta. 1946: 6 August Timeline of significant events related to Martin Luther King, Jr., who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death in 1968. His leadership was fundamental to that movement’s success in ending the legal segregation of Blacks in the South and other parts of the United States. This chronology of Martin Luther King, Jr. is compiled from the day to day chronologies featured in our published print volumes. It currently spans through December 1960 and will be updated with each volume release. Willis Williams born (January 1, 1810 to December 31, 1810) William Parks born (February 1, 1825 to February 28, 1825) An undated picture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthplace, 501 Auburn Avenue N.E., Atlanta, Ga. Dr. King was born here, January 15, 1929. 1929. 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. 1944. Sept. 20: King enrolls at Morehouse The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University notes that the following are some of the major events of King's life. · January 15, 1929: Now commemorated annually as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (in 2023, the holiday is observed on Monday, January 16), January 15 marks the day King was born in 1929. Minister and social activist Martin Luther King, Jr., was the preeminent leader of the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. His guidance was fundamental to the movement’s success in ending the legal segregation of Black Americans in the South and other King is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10. Dr. King is the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35. 1965: On February 2, King is arrested in Selma, Alabama during a voting rights demonstration. After President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act into law, Martin Luther King, Jr. turns to socioeconomic problems. 1966 (Source: The King Center) October 14, 1964: A Voice for Peace: Martin Luther King Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his tireless efforts in the Civil Rights Movement. Step into the shoes of this inspiring figure who dedicated his life to promoting justice and harmony. (Source: Nobel Prize) March 7, 1965: January 15, 1929: ·Martin Luther King, Jr. is born September 20, 1944: ·King enters Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia June 1948: ·King graduates from Morehouse College with a Bachelor's Degree in sociology Inside the Family Life of Martin Luther King Jr; Countdown to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Weekend 2025; Martin Luther King Jr’s Challenges and Problem-Solving; Martin Luther King Jrs Major Accomplishments; Post Office Services on Martin Luther King Day; The Impact of the ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech on Its Audience; The Purpose Behind Major events in Black History during Martin Luther King lifetime are included in the timeline. Many of these events were personal events too, such as the Nobel Prize he received in 1964 and his assassination and mass funeral in April 1964. For a complete historical context of the Civil Rights Movement, see the US History Timeline. Martin Luther King was born Michael King Jr to Reverend Michael King and his wife Alberta in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the couple’s second child, his elder sister Christine had been born in 1927. 1930 (30th July) List of major achievements by Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspired by the belief that peaceful protest could eliminate social injustice, he led the American civil rights movement of the mid-1950s and ’60s. King organized mass protests against racial discrimination and championed nonviolent resistance to oppression. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University notes that the following are some of the major events of King's life. · January 15, 1929: Now commemorated annually as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (in 2023, the holiday is observed on Monday, January 16), January 15 marks the day King was born in 1929. Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal leader in the American civil rights movement. A Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher, King championed equal rights for people of color from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. His leadership was rooted in the principles of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience, strategies he employed to challenge discriminatory Jim Crow laws and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a key figure in American history, especially during the Civil Rights Movement. He first became a leader for civil rights during the important Montgomery Bus Boycott. Then, he skillfully led the Birmingham Campaign, and his 'I Have a Dream' speech at the March on Washington made history. His dedication We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Martin Luther King, Jr. Timeline Timeline Description: Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most famous civil rights activists in history. He called for African Americans to respond to discrimination peacefully, no matter how much violence was brought on them. 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