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Start of the Gay Right Movement in the US
The Stonewall Riots begin (after the police raid an infamous gay bar). The riots lasted for days and were due to the police harassment of homosexuals -
The Assassination of Harvey Milk
Milk, an advocate for gay rights, was the first openly gay man elected to office in a major U.S. city. Milk was assassinated by former supervisor Dan White. His legacy, however, lives on. -
Ellen Degeneras Comes out as a Lesbian
DeGeneres came out as a lesbian on her television show, "Ellen". As a result, her show was cancelled. Ultimately, her “coming out” heralded an era of other gay celebrities following suit. -
Barack Obama Announces Support for Same-Sex Marraige
He is the first sitting president to do so. This monumental moment enabled members of the LGBT community to feel supported by the leader of their country.