Born Michael King Jr. On January 15th 1929. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most popular leader during the civil rights movement since 1995 until his assassination on April 4th, 1968. Dr. King is best known for his leadership throughout civil rights, nonviolence and civil disobedience.
Monday, January 15th 2024 is the celebrations of 40 years.