Humanitarians who died on April 4

Take a focused look at the humanitarians who passed away on April 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1968 Martin Luther King

  Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and civil rights leader who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the American civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He is best known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience inspired by his Christian beliefs and the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. [bio]