Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. Martin Luther King Day is always observed on the third Monday in January. This year Martin Luther King Day will be observed on Monday January 18, 2010. There are a number of web pages that contain information on, or are dedicated to the memory of, the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., including:

• Today in History: Martin Luther King
• The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
• MLK Jr. Day of Service: Jan 18, 2010
• Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr.

If you are an IT or web professional, graphic designer, developer, new media specialist or educator, you are invited to join the 2010 MLK Day Technology Challenge.

The National Park Service (NPS) manages the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. If you would like to visit this site, please keep in mind that the hours of operation vary by season, so be sure to verify those beforehand.

You may contact the NPS by phone or mail at:

Phone: 1.404.331.6922 (Visitor Information) 
Phone: 1.404.331.5190 (Headquarters/Visitor Center) 
Superintendent 
450 Auburn Ave. NE 
Atlanta, GA 30312-1525