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1603

Wakashu–Japan’s Third Gender
Jan 1, 1603

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Wakashu–Japan’s Third Gender
Jan 1, 1603 Read more
1919

Berlin 1919–1933: Birth of the LGBTQ Movement
Jan 1, 1919

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Berlin 1919–1933: Birth of the LGBTQ Movement
Jan 1, 1919 Read more
1922

Rudi Gernreich 1922 - 1985
Aug 8, 1922

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Rudi Gernreich 1922 - 1985
Aug 8, 1922 Read more
1936

Barbara Jordan 1936 - 1996
Feb 21, 1936

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Barbara Jordan 1936 - 1996
Feb 21, 1936 Read more
1959

Cooper’s Do-nuts Rebellion, Los Angeles CA
May 1, 1959

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Cooper’s Do-nuts Rebellion, Los Angeles CA
May 1, 1959 Read more
1961

Love Poem Leads to Airman’s Discharge
Sep 24, 1961

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Love Poem Leads to Airman’s Discharge
Sep 24, 1961 Read more
1966

Black Cat Riot, Los Angeles CA
Dec 31, 1966

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Black Cat Riot, Los Angeles CA
Dec 31, 1966 Read more
2006

Rainbow Railroad
Jan 1, 2006

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Rainbow Railroad
Jan 1, 2006 Read more

India's First Openly Gay Prince
Mar 14, 2006

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India's First Openly Gay Prince
Mar 14, 2006 Read more
2009

LGBTQ Mosque Opens
Sep 19, 2009

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LGBTQ Mosque Opens
Sep 19, 2009 Read more
2014

Tom of Finland's Stamp of Approval
Sep 8, 2014

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Tom of Finland's Stamp of Approval
Sep 8, 2014 Read more
2016

Cambodia's First Gay Dance Company
Aug 1, 2016

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Cambodia's First Gay Dance Company
Aug 1, 2016 Read more

LGBTQ History Approved for California K-8 Classrooms
Nov 1, 2016

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LGBTQ History Approved for California K-8 Classrooms
Nov 1, 2016 Read more
2019

Taiwan OKs LGBT Marriage
May 17, 2019

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Taiwan OKs LGBT Marriage
May 17, 2019 Read more
2019
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