History – MLK launched Summer Community Organization & Political Education Project June 20 History – MLK launched Summer Community Organization & Political Education Project June 20, 1965
History – CSK announced the incorporation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Center in Atlanta (later renamed The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change) June 26 History – CSK announced the incorporation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Center in Atlanta (later renamed The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change) June 26, 1965
History – Alberta Wiliams King (mother of MLK) was shot and killed while playing the organ at Ebenezer Baptist Church June 30 History – Alberta Wiliams King (mother of MLK) was shot and killed while playing the organ at Ebenezer Baptist Church June 30, 1974
History – MLK & CSK spend belated honeymoon in Mexico July 1 History – MLK & CSK spend belated honeymoon in Mexico July 01, 1958
History – Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson July 2 History – Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson July 02, 1964
History – The US House of Representatives passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by 333 to 85 votes July 9 History – The US House of Representatives passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by 333 to 85 votes July 09, 1965
History – Alfred Daniel King (MLK’s only brother, known as AD) was found drowned in his own pool in Atlanta. July 21 History – Alfred Daniel King (MLK’s only brother, known as AD) was found drowned in his own pool in Atlanta. July 21, 1969
History – Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson August 6 History – Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson August 06, 1965
History – The Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy opened up in Atlanta August 12 History – The Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy opened up in Atlanta August 12, 2007
