Whose assassination was followed by violent riots in 130 us cities?

The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, was followed by violent riots in over 130 U.S. cities. His death sparked widespread outrage and protests, leading to significant civil unrest as communities reacted to the loss of a prominent civil rights leader. The riots highlighted the deep-seated racial tensions and frustrations in American society at the time.