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Rosa Parks Refuses to Give Up Her Seat
Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Voting Rights Act Signed
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, outlawing discriminatory voting practices.
Alex Trebek Features Black History on Jeopardy
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
March on Washington
Over 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Martin Luther King Jr. Born
Martin Luther King Jr., who would become the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement, was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
Civil Rights Act Signed
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 39.
Juneteenth Becomes Federal Holiday
President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday, the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Birmingham Campaign Begins
Martin Luther King Jr. and the SCLC launched the Birmingham Campaign against segregation in one of America's most racially divided cities.
Montgomery Bus Boycott Ends
The Montgomery Bus Boycott ended after 381 days when the Supreme Court ruled bus segregation unconstitutional.
Selma to Montgomery Marches Conclude
The third Selma to Montgomery march concluded with 25,000 marchers arriving at the Alabama State Capitol.
Martin Luther King Jr. Writes Letter from Birmingham Jail
Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous "Letter from Birmingham Jail," defending nonviolent resistance to injustice.
Birmingham Campaign Agreement
Civil rights leaders and Birmingham business leaders reached an agreement to desegregate lunch counters and improve employment for Black residents.
Coretta Scott King Born
Coretta Scott King, civil rights leader and wife of Martin Luther King Jr., was born in Marion, Alabama.
Ralph Abernathy Born
Ralph Abernathy, Martin Luther King Jr.'s closest friend and co-leader of the civil rights movement, was born in Linden, Alabama.
Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Civil Rights Movement Ends
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. marked a significant turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.