With the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, here are some facts about the Civil Rights leader.

1. His nickname was “M.L.”
2. His “I Have a Dream” speech was voted the best speech of the 20th Century.
3. He could shoot a basketball accurately with both hands.
4. He went to college when he was only 15 years old.
5. His parents were going to name him Michael, but they changed their minds to Martin.

For more facts about MLK, visit http://www.arlington.mccsc.edu/interesting.html.