Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., [1] and often referred to shorthand as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday …

5 days ago · Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this month. The holiday, which falls on the third Monday in January, is held near the civil rights leader’s birthday on Jan. 15, 1929.

Jan 3, 2026 · Martin Luther King, Jr., was a visionary leader and advocate for equality who spearheaded the civil rights movement in America through nonviolent protests, inspiring …

On January 15, we celebrate the birthday of civil right’s leader, Martin Luther King. When we hear his name, we most often think of his legendary “I Have A Dream” speech, the civil rights …

Dec 29, 2025 · American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968) delivers his 'I have a dream' speech to participants in the March on Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963.

Feb 9, 2010 · On January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. is born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of a Baptist minister. King received a doctorate degree in theology and in 1955 helped organize the …

Dec 4, 2025 · Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. He was a Baptist minister and leader of the civil rights movement, championing justice and equality from the mid …

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was born on the 15th of January 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia and christened as Michael Luther King Jr but later changed his first name to Martin.

Commonly called Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or MLK Day, the third Monday of January is a federal holiday to honor his life and legacy. Explore places in national parks or your own …

Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a leader of the civil rights movement from …