VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 6. Western Europe, 1945–2000 > c. The Low Countries > 2. The Kingdom of the Netherlands > 2000, Sept. 12
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The Netherlands became the first country to legalize same-sex marriages.  1
 
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The lower house in the Netherlands voted in favor of legalizing euthanasia under specified conditions.  2
 
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The two Libyans accused in the 1988 bombing of a Pan American aircraft during flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, went on trial in the Netherlands.  3
 
 
 
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