Elie Freedman, Author at JURIST

Germany court allows same-sex parents to adopt partners’ non-biological children

February 19, 2013 10:48:00 am

The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany on Tuesday ruled that same-sex couples in a civil union can legally adopt the non-biological children of their partners. The challenge to...

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India constitution ratified

On January 26, 1950, India ratified its constitution, formally creating a republic. On the same day, Rajendra Prasad was inarguated as the republic's first president. The anniversary is celebrated today as Republic Day in India.

Tennessee became first state to ban alcohol sales

On January 26, 1838, Tennessee became the first US state to pass a law prohibiting the general sale of alcohol; fines paid by lawbreakers were put towards the support of public schools.

Read more about the history of Prohibition.

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