Martin Luther King Day is Jan.16, 2023. ... See how well you know these facts about Martin Luther King Jr. By Brittany Kasko Fox News. Published January 16, 2023 6:55am EST.

These facts about Martin Luther King Jr. may surprise you We all know Martin Luther King Jr. as the man with a dream—a visionary leader and champion for equality who helped spearhead the civil ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. His words and actions have left a lasting ...

So, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we have gathered 20 facts about the man who incited change and movements with his words and peaceful efforts until the day he was assassinated in 1968.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, dedicated his life to advocating for racial harmony. 10 Surprising Facts About Martin Luther King Jr. Skip to main content ...

Despite being a revered leader of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was actually conflict avoidant, says biographer Jonathan Eig. In an interview published by NPR’s Book of ...

January 20, 1986 – First national celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday takes place. January 16, 1989 – The King holiday is legal in 44 states.

Yolanda Renée King is the sole grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King—and is just as passionate. She ...

April 8, 1968 – Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) introduces legislation for a federal holiday to commemorate King, just four days after his assassination. January 15, 1969 – The Martin Luther King Jr ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd on Aug. 4, 1965. Ellsworth Davis "In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds.

January 20, 1986 – First national celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday takes place. January 16, 1989 – The King holiday is legal in 44 states.