Every year, Roe vs. Wade Day is observed on January 22, the anniversary of the court case that granted women agency over their bodies. The U.S. Supreme Court made abortion legalized throughout the nation.
However, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made abortion a federal right in the United States on Friday, June 24, 2022.
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Roe vs. Wade Day 2024: History and Significance
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court released a decision holding that women in the U.S.
Roe vs. Wade Day 2024: Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | January 22 | Monday |
2025 | January 22 | Wednesday |
2026 | January 22 | Thursday |
2027 | January 22 | Friday |
2028 | January 22 | Saturday |
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Roe vs. Wade Day 2024: FAQs
What is the National Sanctity of Human Life Day?
On January 13, 1984, President Ronald Reagan released a presidential proclamation declaring January 22, the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day.
What was the first state to legalize abortion before Roe v Wade?
In 1970, Hawaii was the first state to legalize abortion.