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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national holiday in the United States celebrating the birthday of the iconic civil rights leader. MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of January. Post offices and public schools close for the holiday, as do many businesses and banks.
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What year was Martin Luther King Day first observed?
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The holiday for Dr. Martin Luther king was first observed January 20, 1986
Martin Luther King Day was first observed in 1986 on 20th January. It celebrated the life and accomplishments to Martin Luther King.
What was special about the observance of Martin Luther King Day in 1986?
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1986 was the first year Martin Luther King day was celebrated as a national holiday.
Is Citibank open on Martin Luther King Day?
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Banks are usually closed on national holidays, but you can call the bank to be sure.
Why did Martin Luther King Jr do what he did?
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To free black Americans and do want white people did like drink in the same water fountain and go in the same school and stores and every thing else.
What year was the holiday named after Martin Luther King Jr?
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when did martin Luther king birthday beccame a national holiday?
the holiday became a law in 1983 .
What date was martin Luther king jr day in 2001?
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If Martin Luther King jr. was still alive he would be 100.
What activity was Martin Luther King Jr engaged in the day before his assassination?
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He was in Memphis. He gave his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech at the Mason Temple (Church of God in Christ Headquarters). It was his last speech.
Martin Luther King Jr day always on the third monday in January?
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Yes, that is correct.
When was the day that Martin Luther King Jr get married on and what year?
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Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., were married on June 18, 1953.
When did we first start celebrating Martin Luther King Day?
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Dr. King birthday was first celebrated in 1985
What was the last State to recognize Martin Luther King Day?
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New Hampshire and Utah are the last 2 states to recognize Martin Luther King Day as a national holiday.
Does Martin Luther King Jr Day represent when he died or when he was born?
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It is always on the third Monday of January each year, which is on or near his birthday, depending on the year. His birthday was the 15th of January. Martin Luther King Day can be any date between the 15th and 21st of January.
Is the futures market open on Martin Luther King Day?
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NO..... http://www.money-zine.com/Investing/Stocks/Stock-Market-Holidays/
What state observed Martin Luther King Day first?
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Missouri was the first state to adopt Martin Luther King Day as national holiday.
When did Martin Luther King Day start?
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Martin Luther King Day was first observed as a national holiday on January 20, 1986.
Why is a special day to celebrate martin Luther kin jr?
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Because he is a very important person in Black history as well as American.
Is the postal service closed on Martin Luther King Day?
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Martin Luther King Day, the third Monday of January, is a federal holiday and the US Postal Service does not deliver mail.
When was the yeAR THAT America celebrate the first martin Luther king jr day?
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Martin Luther King Jr Day was first declared a federal holiday by former President Ronald Reagan in 1983, it was first celebrated in 1986. It was observed by all fifty states for the first time in 2000.
