11. What tragic event happened in Tennessee on April 4, 1968? 3-4 sentences
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On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. King was fatally shot while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. His death sparked nationwide outrage and marked a significant turning point in the civil rights movement. King's assassination led to riots and protests in cities across the country, including in Memphis.
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