Martin Luther King was born on January 15, 1929. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday that celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an influential civil rights leader who played an important role in the fight against racial segregation and inequality in the United States. The holiday is celebrated annually on the third Monday in January, near the time of King’s birthday on January 15.

King is best known for his leadership in nonviolent protests, such as the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, and his role in the passage of key civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The holiday was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, but it was not universally observed in all states until the 2000s. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time for reflection on the progress made in racial equality and social justice, as well as an opportunity for public service, as many people participate in community service projects to honor his commitment to helping others.

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4th, 1968 in Memphis Tennessee. He was 39 years old. He traveled to Memphis to support a strike by sanitation workers who were protesting for better working conditions and wages. Moments before his death he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where he was staying, when he was shot by an assassin. Martin Luther King Jr. killer was caught and convicted. Martin Luther King Jr. had and important role in stopping segregation and made our country the way it is today.