Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here is a brief history of how Martin Luther King Jr. Day came to be. How Did Martin Luther King Jr. Day Become a Holiday? The third Monday in January would be celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day starting in 1986.Who Opposed It? “I haven’t noticed any humongous Robert E. Lee parades that are taking place in conjunction with Martin Luther King Day.”

Source: New York Times January 16, 2017 14:48 UTC