-
News (USA)
The first same-sex marriage in the U.S. now officially happened in 1971
The federal government just recognized a 1971 marriage between two men in Minnesota.
-
Life
As Minn. readies for gay marriage, watch the first gay wedding – from 42 years ago
At midnight on Thursday, August 1, when Minnesota becomes the 12th U.S. state where same-sex marriage is legal, at least one Minneapolis couple will not be saying their vows. They already did — 42 years ago.