12 Moments From England's Legalization of Gay Marriage

Gay marriage in England and Wales became legal at the stroke of midnight on Saturday. Several same-sex couples flocked to court houses to wed minutes after the gay-marriage ban was lifted

British Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted a congratulatory message to all the newly married couples, dubbing it a "historic day."

Congratulations to the gay couples who have already been married - and my best wishes to those about to be on this historic day.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 29, 2014

Two-thirds of people in the UK support the right to gay marriage, the Associated Press reported, adding that the move was "welcomed with enthusiasm by Britain's Conservative-led government." Read more...