CNS TV Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. and the 50 year anniversary of his assassination WASHINGTON— It’s been 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis. Many gathered around his memorial in D.C.on Wednesday to recall his mission and many accomplishments. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) April 5, 2018