Fact of the Day: 17/01/2022

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a famous African American civil rights activist. To honor him and his contributions, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. However, while he was born on January 15 (“Martin Luther King, Jr. Day” par. 6), we may or may not celebrate the holiday on January 15. Why? According to National Today, “[Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is] observed on the third Monday of January rather than directly on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday because it follows the guidelines of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act” (par. 5).  Today is the third Monday of January 2022, so Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!   

Reference(s): https://nationaltoday.com/martin-luther-king-jr-day/

Fact Author: Durga I.

Fact Editor: Ace

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