Martin Luther King - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 15, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Died | April 04, 1968 (age 39) |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Martin Luther King's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Leadership in the American civil rights movement, advocacy for nonviolent protest, and his role in ending legal segregation of African Americans in the United States. |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Martin Luther King Jr. was born to Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King in Atlanta, Georgia. He was raised in a deeply religious environment and attended segregated public schools in Georgia. King skipped the ninth and twelfth grades, entering Morehouse College at age fifteen.
Career Highlights
- Led the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955–1956)
- Helped organize the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957
- Delivered the iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
- Instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Trivia
- King's birthday is now observed as a U.S. federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, on the third Monday of January.
- He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
- King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.
FAQs
People also ask
Martin Luther King was born the 15 January 1929.
Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 15th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent civil rights leader, was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Day of the week: January 15th, 1929 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 15th, 1929.