-MLK was an amazing dancer

- His nickname was "M.L."

- His ''I Have a dream'' speech was voted the best speech of the 20th century.

- He could shoot a basketball accurately with both hands

-His best friend was a white boy at an early age.

-He went to college when he was only 15 years old.

- Link magazine of New Delhi, in India, listed Dr. King as one of the sixteen world leaders who had contributed most to the advancement of freedom.

- His parents were going to call him Michael, but they changed their minds to Martin.

- He received over 21 college honorary degrees from numerous colleges in the U.S. and other countries.