A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives.

Files related to the assassinations of former US attorney general Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr will be released in the coming days, Director of ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.

Indianapolis will transform Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park on the near north side with new walkways and a new plaza ...

The King Center honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 57 years after his assassination with a wreath-laying ceremony in Atlanta.

On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel, which is now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum.

On this day, 57 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated while standing on the balcony of his motel room at the ...

Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis ... he gave a speech at the Mason Temple Church and was killed the next day. James Earl Ray was convicted of King's ...