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Roberta Cowell is the first known trans woman to undergo reassignment surgery. -
American Psychiatric Association lists homosexuality as a sociopathic personality disturbance. -
Illinois repeals its sodomy laws, becoming the first U.S. state to decriminalize homosexuality. -
NYC police raided the Stonewall Inn (gay club) and sparked a riot. 6 days of protests and violence against law enforcement. Many activist groups formed after and the 1 year anniversary became the first gay pride parade. -
the first Pride march is held in London, attracting around 2000 participants -
The Democratic Rules Committee states that they won't discriminate against LGBT. Democrats became the first major political party to support. -
Vermont becomes the first state in the U.S. to legalize civil unions and registered partnerships between same-sex couples. -
gay marriage was declared a constitutional right nationwide -
obama ends conversion therapy after the tragic suicide of a transgender teenager -
sexual orientation is added to the military anti discrimination policy