History: May 22 (#3)

History: May 22 (#3)
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May 22, 2015 The Republic of Ireland becomes the first nation in the world to utilise a public referendum to legalise gay marriage.

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On May 22, in the year 2015: The Republic of Ireland becomes the first nation in the world to utilise a public referendum to legalise gay marriage. Ireland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, is a country in Northwestern Europe.

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Why May 22, 2015 matters: The Republic of Ireland becomes t he first nation in the world to utilise a public referendum to legalise gay marriage. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: May 22, 2015 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolut ion has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The Republic of Ireland becomes the first nation in the world to utilise a public referendum to legalise gay marriage. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Ireland (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)