Segregation of races on public transport became illegal as ruled by US Supreme Court.
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Anti-Discrimination Bill was signed in New York, US.
A 15-week abortion ban in Mississippi was declared unconstitutional.
The French parliament passed a law that fully separated all activities of the church and the state.
The United States ratified the 14th Amendment to allow former slaves citizenship in the US.
The Northwest Ordinance was enacted; it is considered one of the most important legislative acts that the Confederation Congress of the US passed.
