It is fascinating that Luther, who probably never even heard of the American colonies, or ever set foot in Maryland – has ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate.

(Getty Images) Martin Luther King was born on 15 January 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia (US). Originally named Michael, he was later renamed Martin, like his father, a Baptist minister. His mother ...

Martin Luther King Jr, was born on 15 January 1929. His father was the minister of the Ebenezer Baptist church in Atlanta, Georgia. It was this vibrant and confident tradition of African-American ...

The first Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated on Jan ... the day with celebrations of Confederate leader Robert E. Lee, born on Jan. 19. It wasn't until 2000 that all 50 states observed ...