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On this day in queerstory: The Great March and National Coming Out Day
October 11, 1987 — On this date, the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights took place in Washington, D.C. It was one of the largest assemblies of queer activists in U.S. history at that time, sometimes called “The Great March.” About 750,000 people marched in the capital, demanding civil rights, visibility, […]
On this day in queerstory: Lesbian panel speaks out on The David Susskind Show
On October 10, 1971, something remarkable happened on American television: a group of openly lesbian women were featured in a panel discussion on The David Susskind Show. Hosted by talk-show host David Susskind, the program turned a spotlight — often hostile or mocking — onto women speaking openly about their lives, desires, and struggles. That […]
On this day in queerstory: honoring lesbian progress
October 8 is a day that celebrates the rich tapestry of lesbian identity, culture, and history. While it may not be as widely recognized as some other LGBTQ+ observances, it holds a special place in the hearts of many, particularly in New Zealand and Australia, where the day has its roots. The origins of International […]
On this day in queerstory: queering politics and sport
November 6 isn’t just another date on the queer calendar — it’s a snapshot of the movement’s long fight for recognition, told through victories that took place in voting booths, sports arenas, and stages across the world. From the election of America’s first openly gay governor to the celebration of a queer sports icon in […]
On this day in queerstory: tragedy and progress
October 6 carries the weight of both heartbreak and quiet triumph in queer history. It’s a date that threads through centuries, reminding us that visibility, survival, and love have always existed – even when the world tried to deny them. In 1998, in Laramie, Wyoming, a young man named Matthew Shepard sat at a bar, […]
On this day in queerstory: Charles-Geneviève-Louis-Auguste-André-Timothée d’Éon de Beaumont is born
October 5 is a quiet kind of powerful. On this day in 1728, a child was born in Tonnerre, Burgundy, France, with a mouthful of aristocratic names – Charles-Geneviève-Louis-Auguste-André-Timothée d’Éon de Beaumont. The child’s early years were steeped in ambiguity: dressed interchangeably, raised at times as a girl, sometimes as a boy, with rumors swirling […]