Argentina is the first Latin American country to legalize gay marriage. Associated Press story: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hNaz3Yj83eVbNzTrmzTSXxpz-pBAD9GVNQIO2 (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hNaz3Yj83eVbNzTrmzTSXxpz-pBAD9GVNQIO2)
I heard that and thought it was neat.
Spain was the first European country to legalize gay marriage and allow gay couples to adopt. I thought I'd throw that out there.