LGBTQ Rights movement

Society for Human Rights forms

Oct 29, 1924

First recognized gay rights organzation in the United States

Daughters of Bilitis

Oct 29, 1950

Formed by four lesbians in San Francisco. Assited women in coming out and accepting themselves for who they are.

Mattachine Society

Oct 29, 1950

One of the earliest male gay rights organziation forms in LA, California

Stonewall Riots

Jun 28, 1969

The Stonewall Nightclub, a gay bar, was raided by police. Riots ensued afterwards in what many Gay Rights leaders claim is the most significant event in Gay Rights history

Gay Liberation Front Forms

Oct 29, 1969

This was in response to the Stonewall Riots

Baker v. Nelson

Oct 29, 1971

Supreme court ruled that denying marriage licences is constitutional

Harvey Milk elected as Member of San Fran. Board of Supervisors

Jan 29, 1978

Was known for passing a stringent gay rights ordinance and was an extremely popular figure in the Gay Rights movement

Harvey Milk Assasinated

Nov 27, 1978

Don't Ask Don't Tell enacted

Feb 28, 1994

President Bill Clinton signs a law which prohibits members of the military from being openly homosexual.

Defense of Marriage Act Signed into law

Oct 29, 1996

Prohibits the federal government from recognizing same sex marriages

Americans oppose same-sex marriage 57% to 35%

Oct 29, 2001

Mass. becomes first state to legalize gay marriage

May 17, 2004

Don't Ask, Don't Tell repealed

Sep 20, 2011

The Obama Administration Repeals don't ask don't tell

President Obama becomes first sitting president to support gay marriage

Oct 29, 2012

9 states have legalized gay marriage

Oct 29, 2012

DOMA struck down by Supreme Court

Oct 29, 2013

Supreme Court legalizes Gay Marriage nationwide

Jun 26, 2015