Even then, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was met with strong resistance from some states; it wasn’t until 2000 that all 50 states recognized King’s birthday as a federal holiday.

ATLANTA — Today, January 15th, marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a towering figure in the fight for civil rights and social justice. Born in 1929, Dr. King dedicated his life to ...

Monday, January 18 marks the 35 th anniversary of the federal holiday in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King’s birthday. Signed into law in 1983 and first observed in 1986, ...

Coretta Scott King and Stevie Wonder celebrate at the Capitol after the bill passes declaring Martin Luther King’s birthday a federal holiday on Nov. 2, 1983. ASSOCIATED PRESS ...

Martin Luther King Jr.'s supporters led a 15-year effort to name a holiday after him. Stevie Wonder's hit "Happy Birthday" helped make it a reality.

Here’s what you need to know about how Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Jan. 20, 2025. This year, the inauguration falls on the same day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is approaching quickly – Monday, Jan. 15 — and this year, the federal holiday falls on the actual birthday of the celebrated civil rights leader who was assassinated ...

Flashback: Stevie Wonder Sings ‘Happy Birthday’ at 1986 Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Wonder spent years advocating for a national holiday in honor of his late hero.