Updated April 4, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968.
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Where was Martin Luther King Jr. when he was assassinated?
Martin Luther King Jr. was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, when he was shot.
Who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.?
James Earl Ray, a fugitive from the Missouri State Penitentiary, was convicted of assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. However, there have been ongoing debates and conspiracy theories about the assassination.
What was the reaction to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination?
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was met with shock, outrage, and grief across the United States and around the world. Riots broke out in over 100 cities in the U.S. in the days following his death.
What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy?
Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement and a champion of nonviolent protest. His activism helped to bring about significant advances in the fight for racial equality in the United States.