Historical eventApril 12001

Same-sex marriage in the Netherlands

Same-sex marriage in the Netherlands was legalized, making it the first country to do so.

25th anniversary in 2026

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When
Sunday, April 1 200125 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2000s
Anniversary
25th in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2001.

What happened

Same-sex marriage in the Netherlands was legalized, making it the first country to do so.

April 1 through the years

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When did Same-sex marriage in the Netherlands happen?

April 1 2001 — 25 years ago, on a Sunday.

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