King announces that the Montgomery bus boycott is still on

January 21, 1956
King announces that the Montgomery bus boycott is still on

The Montgomery city commission announces that the bus situation is resolved. King and other members of the MIA board announce that the statement is unfounded.

January

1956

Major Events

January 3, 1956
Montgomery bus company recommends doubling of fares

January 11, 1956
Police Commissioner Sellers initiates investigation of bus boycott

January 12, 1956
MIA board prolongs boycott indefinitely

January 24, 1956
Mayor urges whites to stop driving black workers

January 27, 1956
King receives a threatening phone call

January 28, 1956
King fined for speeding

January 30, 1956
King’s house is bombed

January 31, 1956
King and four other leaders meet with Alabama governor.

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