Ireland recently legalized same-sex marriage by referendum, but it was not the first country to allow marriage rights to same-sex couples. read more
Other nations to have legalized same-sex marriages include Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Portugal, Argentina, Denmark, Uruguay, New Zealand, France, Brazil, England, Wales, Scotland, Luxembourg and Finland. read more
19 July: The Parliament of Canada legalizes same-sex marriage, making Canada the first country in the Americas to legalize same-sex marriage. It became law on 20 July after receiving Royal Assent. Eight of ten provinces and one of three territories in Canada already allowed same-sex marriage before being recognized federally. read more
By Adam Taylor June 26, 2015 Email the author Follow @mradamtaylor Guests celebrate the unveiling of a plaque by Amsterdam Mayor Job Cohen on Feb. 14, 2007, commemorating the first same-sex marriage in Amsterdam. read more