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History – Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson

History – Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson

Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

August 06, 1965

History – The Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy opened up in Atlanta

History – The Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy opened up in Atlanta

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

August 12, 2007

History – Official opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

History – Official opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

August 22, 2011

History – The King Center, under the leadership of CSK, spearheads the 20th Anniversary of the March on Washington

History – The King Center, under the leadership of CSK, spearheads the 20th Anniversary of the March on Washington

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

August 27, 1983

History – The Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission is established and signed into law

History – The Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission is established and signed into law

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

August 27, 1984

History – The March on Washington & MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech

History – The March on Washington & MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

August 28, 1963

History – MLK became pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL.

History – MLK became pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL.

Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

September 02, 1954

History – Congress passed legislation creating the Civil rights Commission and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice

History – Congress passed legislation creating the Civil rights Commission and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice

Wed, Sep 9, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

September 09, 1954

History – Willie Christine Farris was born in Atlanta

History – Willie Christine Farris was born in Atlanta

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

September 11, 1927

History – Alberta William King was born

History – Alberta William King was born

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

September 13, 1904

History – 16th Street Baptist Bombing in Birmingham, AL

History – 16th Street Baptist Bombing in Birmingham, AL

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

September 15, 1963

History – MLK is stabbed by a woman during his first book signing “Stride Toward Freedom” in Harlem, NY.

History – MLK is stabbed by a woman during his first book signing “Stride Toward Freedom” in Harlem, NY.

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

September 19, 1958

History – The King Center initiates the Ghandi Birhday observance and opens the Ghandi Exhibit

History – The King Center initiates the Ghandi Birhday observance and opens the Ghandi Exhibit

Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

October 02, 1983

History – President Jimmyb Carter signs legislation establishing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Historical Site & Preservation District

History – President Jimmyb Carter signs legislation establishing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Historical Site & Preservation District

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

October 10, 1980

History – President Obama spoke at the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC

History – President Obama spoke at the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

October 16, 2011

History – The King Center breaks ground for Freedom Hall Complex

History – The King Center breaks ground for Freedom Hall Complex

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

October 18, 1979

History – MLK III is born in Montgomery, AL

History – MLK III is born in Montgomery, AL

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

October 23, 1957

History – Rosa Parks passed in Detroit, MI

History – Rosa Parks passed in Detroit, MI

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

October 24, 2005

History – Anniversary of the dinner at the Dinkler Plaza Hotel honoring MLK as the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize

History – Anniversary of the dinner at the Dinkler Plaza Hotel honoring MLK as the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize

Wed, Jan 27, 2027 · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

January 27, 1965

History – MLK’s Funeral

History – MLK’s Funeral

Fri, Apr 9, 2027 • 12:00 AM—11:59 PM · The King Center · Atlanta, GA

April 9, 1968