Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not just a day off from work or school; it is a day to celebrate the life of slain civil rights leader, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The federal holiday is always held on the third Monday of January, which is near the date when Dr. King was born. ( January 15, 1929.) Here in Dayton, there will be several events leading up to MLK Day on Monday, January 15th. Click here for more information.
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