9. The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4, 1968)
On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leading figure in the Civil Rights Movement, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while standing on the balcony of his room at the Lorraine Motel. He was in Memphis to support a sanitation workers’ strike. His death led to widespread riots and mourning across the United States, underscoring the ongoing struggle for racial justice. For more detailed information, visit the History Channel’s article on the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
