Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

On Nov. 2, 1983, then President Ronald Reagan signed the bill named the “King Holiday Bill” that forevermore set the third Monday in January as a federal holiday in order to remember and observe the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Here's what to know about whether government offices will be open or closed on Martin Luther King Jr., Day this year.

Many places are offering free public events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's where you can find them in Ohio.

The holiday falls on the third Monday of January. A bill to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday was introduced on April 8, 1968 — four days after King was assassinated, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr., Elevé Dance Theater will host a dance workshop to bring the community together while honoring Black history.

It was first proposed four days after King’s 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.

Government offices are closed for the holiday, while several museums offer free entry and special programming to honor the civil rights leader.

The organizations and museums celebrating MLK Day through concerts, exhibits, and volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia.

Key Takeaways U.S. stock and bond trading will pause on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which this year coincides with a presidential inauguration.CME Group will pause trading in U.S. markets,

During a cool afternoon last October, on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, two friends perfect a blend of seasoning for their guacamole. Khari B., a poet who requested to be referred to by his stage name,