Which of the following has not been an alternative name for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983 and was first observed Jan. 20, 1986. All states now observe the holiday, but some at first did not name the day of observance after King. Which of the following has not been an alternative name for this holiday?

A. Civil Rights Day

B. Human Rights Day

C. Black History Day

D. Lee-Jackson-King Day

E. Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day

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Answer: C. Black History Day

In 1991, the New Hampshire legislature created Civil Rights Day in place of Fast Day, a fasting and prayer holiday traditionally observed in New England. In 1999, New Hampshire's Civil Rights Day was officially changed to Martin Luther King Day. 

In Utah, the holiday was known as Human Rights Day until 2000 when the state legislature voted to change the name of the holiday to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

In Virginia, the holiday for a time was known as Lee-Jackson-King Day, combining King's birthday with the established Lee-Jackson Day. In 2000, Lee-Jackson Day was moved to the Friday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, establishing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a holiday in its own right. 

In Arizona, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is known as Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day.

Source: Wikipedia

Posted by FederalDaily Staff on Jan 12, 2012 at 4:19 AM