Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a famous leader in the civil rights movement, was assassinated on April 4, 1968. He was in Memphis, Tennessee, supporting workers who were on strike for better wages and working conditions.
On that day, while standing on the balcony of his hotel, he was shot by a gunman named James Earl Ray. Dr. King was taken to the hospital but unfortunately, he did not survive the attack. His assassination shocked the nation and led to widespread protests and riots in many cities.
Dr. King's legacy lives on, as he is remembered for his work advocating for equality and justice for all people, and his belief in nonviolent protest.