4 avr. 1968 - Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was in Memphis, Tennessee, to take part in a strike by black city workers.
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While standing on the balcony of his hotel, he was shot by a sniper. Dr. King was 39 years old. His assassination sparked riots throughout the country. President Johnson declared a national day of mourning soon after.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
4 avr. 1968
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~ Il y a 57 ans