January 16, 2023 in the USA
Martin Luther King during a press conference in 1964
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King's birthday, January 15. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person.
King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. He was assassinated in 1968.
The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination. Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed in 1986. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.
One place where this day is observed as important is in the Japanese city of Hiroshima under mayor Tadatoshi Akiba, who holds a special banquet at the mayor's office as an act of unifying his city's call for peace with King's message of human rights. (From: Wikipedia, license: CCA-SA)
Where is Martin Luther King Day?
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When is Martin Luther King Day?
Monday, the 16th of January 2023
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When is Martin Luther King Day / M L King Day in 2023?
Martin Luther King Day / M L King Day in 2023 is on the Monday, 16th of Jan (1/16/2023).
Martin Luther King Day / M L King Day is on the 16th day of 2023. There are 349 days left in the year.
Martin Luther King Day / M L King Day Facts
- Date: Jan 16, 2023
- National
- Also Called: Dia de Martin Luther King
- Celebrations: volunteers in citizen action groups
Martin Luther King Day is a national holiday in the USA, celebrated on 3rd Monday of January each year. This day honors the birthday of the veteran leader and a great man, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King was born on 15th January, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was excellent in studies. In his early life he faced racism, which made a deep impact in his life, than he decided to fight against such social injustice through civil disobedience and other non-violent means.
Dr. King was the preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth. In 1964 he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racism. He had a dream to make the world a better place to live. He was assassinated on 4th April, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He spent his whole life fighting against the social injustice.
This is a day to realize the dream of Dr. King, for the freedom, equality and the dignity of all the people without any social barrier. This is a day to remember his sacrifices and to follow the path he has shown us
Martin Luther King Day / M L King Day Observances
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MondayMon | Jan 17, 2022Jan 17 | M L King Day |
MondayMon | Feb 21, 2022Feb 21 | Presidents' Day |
FridayFri | Apr 15, 2022Apr 15 | Good Friday |
SundaySun | Apr 17, 2022Apr 17 | Easter Sunday |
MondayMon | May 30, 2022May 30 | Memorial Day |
SundaySun | Jun 19, 2022Jun 19 | Juneteenth |
MondayMon | Jul 04, 2022Jul 04 | Independence Day |
MondayMon | Sep 05, 2022Sep 05 | Labor Day |
WednesdayWed | Oct 19, 2022Oct 19 | Columbus Day |
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ThursdayThu | Nov 24, 2022Nov 24 | Thanksgiving Day |
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ThursdayThu | Nov 03, 2022Nov 03 | National Sandwich Day |
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