On April 11, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, as he was preparing to lead a march for sanitation workers rights. His death ignited national protests, riots, and a period of mourning for the Civil Rights Movement. Kings leadership in the struggle for racial equality was instrumental in securing landmark achievements such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. His death marked a turning point in the movement, and his legacy continues to inspire civil rights advocacy.