On this day, we honor his memory and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15th, 1929. Throughout his lifetime, Dr. King wrote five books and gave more than 2,500 speeches advocating for peace and equality among races. He famously delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963. Here are ten facts about the life of Dr. King.

1) Martin Luther King Jr graduated from high school when he was only 15 years old.

2) In 1954, he earned his doctorate degree in systematic theology from Boston University.

3) He participated in sit-ins as part of the Civil Rights Movement to desegregate lunch counters across America.

4) Martin Luther King wrote his first book, Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story, in 1958.

5) He was arrested 29 times for his actions in support of civil rights.

6) In 1964, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for resisting racial discrimination through nonviolence.

7) On April 4th, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated by James Earl Ray at a motel in Memphis.

8) In 1977, he became the youngest person ever to be posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

9) The third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr Day, is celebrated as a federal holiday across America.

10) Today, visitors from around the world come to visit his memorial and learn more about his legacy. His life and words continue to be an inspiration for many.

In Dr. King's own words, "Darkness cannot drive out Darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Let us remember the legacy of this great leader today and every day.