Today in History | May 20 marks key legal and scientific milestones reshaping rights and measurement standards

Visit https://www.thedailyworldbrief.com for your daily dose of history. On May 20, pivotal moments unfolded redefining rights and scientific standards. In 1996, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down laws denying protections to LGBTQ individuals in Romer v. Evans, setting a landmark precedent for civil rights. In 2019, the International System of Units was redefined, revolutionizing precision by basing the kilogram and other units on fundamental constants instead of physical artifacts. These milestones highlight how legal and scientific advancements reshape justice and measurement. Did the 2019 redefinition of the kilogram improve scientific measurement? Yes No - How do you think defining units by constants changed science and technology? #TodayInHistory #HistoryPodcast #OnThisDay #HistoricalEvents #DailyHistory Poll Question: Did the 2019 redefinition of the kilogram improve scientific measurement? Yes No - How do you think defining units by constants changed science and technology?