jan 22, 1973 - Roe v. Wade Decided
Description:
The case was a landmark decision that legalized abortion and asserted the right of women to control their own bodies on the basis of the 14th amendment's guarantee of a right to privacy. It represented an important step for the feminist movement, as previously abortion was illegal in most if not all states and thus a woman could not control her body if she was pregnant. (Effect: legalized abortion)Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 22, 1973
Now
~ 52 years ago