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Emile

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Thu Jan 15, 2026, 08:21 AM Yesterday

What happened on January 15, 1929?

January 15, 1929 – Birth of Martin Luther King, Jr ...

On January 15, 1929, the most significant event was the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia, a pivotal figure who would later lead the American Civil Rights Movement, advocating for racial equality through nonviolent protest and inspiring landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964. His birth marked the beginning of a life that would profoundly impact human rights

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