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Martin Luther King Jr., an American civil rights activist, was fatally shot at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, at 6:01 p.m. CST. He was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he died at 7:05 p.m at age 39.
28 Ιαν 2010 · Learn how King was killed by a sniper in Memphis in 1968, while supporting a sanitation workers' strike. Explore the controversy over his assassin, the legacy of his civil rights movement and the impact of his death on America.
23 Οκτ 2024 · The assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement, occurred on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about the background, details, and aftermath of the assassination in this article.
Learn about the circumstances and aftermath of the 1968 shooting of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. Find out who confessed to the crime, how the investigation was conducted, and what controversies remain.
23 Οκτ 2024 · At 6:01 pm, as he stood on the balcony, King was mortally wounded by a bullet that entered the right side of his face, fractured his jaw, exited his lower face, and reentered his body through the neck area, severing vital arteries and causing multiple fractures to his spine.
22 Νοε 2024 · Martin Luther King, Jr., was standing on a motel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, when he was shot by James Earl Ray. An hour later, King died at St. Joseph’s hospital. His death sparked riots across the country.
Learn about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1968. Find out about his campaigns, speeches, awards, and the controversy surrounding his death.
