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15 Major Historical Events That Happened Since the Knicks Last Won It All

14. Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in the U.S. (2015)

14. Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in the U.S. (2015)
Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges secures nationwide same-sex marriage rights.

In June 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, affirming that the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees same-sex couples the right to marry. This ruling marked a monumental victory for LGBTQ+ rights, sparking global conversations about equality and civil liberties (time.com).

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