For the first time in history, all 50 states of America celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday.
Martin Luther King's son met the man convicted of killing his father, James Earl Ray.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was officially made a federal US holiday.
A bill to recognize Martin Luther King Jr's birthday as a national holiday passed the US Senate.
US President Jimmy Carter expressed his support for Martin Luther King's birthday to become a national holiday.
Martin Luther King Jr. posthumously received the US Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter.
American fugitive James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to murdering Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was laid to rest in Atlanta, Georgia.
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
Martin Luther King Jr. and 250 protestors were arrested.
Martin Luther King Jr. pushed hard to encourage the registration of black voters in Selma.
African American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
Martin Luther King started his first of many non-violent demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama, US.
Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed while performing a public prayer at the city hall in Albany, Georgia, US.
Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested for a demonstration he was involved in during December 1961.
White supremacist terrorists bombed Martin Luther King Jr's home.
