Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent civil rights leader, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929.

Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His birthplace, a modest house on Auburn Avenue, is now part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Georgia, particularly Atlanta, played a crucial role in King’s life and activism, serving as the base for his leadership in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). King’s legacy as a champion of nonviolence and equality is celebrated worldwide. His birth in Georgia underscores the state’s historical significance in the civil rights movement and its enduring connection to his dream of justice and equality.