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On This Gay Day | Liberace died in 1987 of an AIDS related illness

So many things happened on this day in history.

Introducing Sam Ashby, he used to be Smashby

Last year the artist known as Smashby headed into the Big Brother UK house, and people got to know Sam Ashby the young man...

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancel the party

The annual Mardi Gras Party has been cancelled for 2026.

On This Gay Day | Vincenzo Francone makes a statement at the 1980 Olympics

The Italian activist stage a protest about homosexuality being illegal.

On This Gay Day | DJ Larry Levan was born

DJ Larry Levan was born on this day in 1954. He left this world too early – aged just 38 years old in 1992.

On This Gay Day | Remembering gay rights activist Stephen Donaldson

Stephen Donaldson died on this day in 1996. He was a leader in gay rights, recognition of bisexuality, and prison reform.

On This Gay Day | The Queen’s bodyguard Michael Trestail was forced to resign

Commander Michael Trestrail was forced to resign when it was revealed he was gay.

On This Gay Day | A court ruled Leonard Matlovich dismissal was okay

"Maybe not in my lifetime, but we are going to win in the end." Vietnam veteran Leonard Matlovich said in 1976.

On This Gay Day | Marriage equality was passed in England

Britain's parliament passes laws allowing same-sex marriage on this day in 2013.

On This Gay Day | Actor Jane Lynch was born in 1960

Lynch is best known for playing Sue Sylvester on TV's 'Glee'.

On This Gay Day | ‘Hello Dolly’ actor Danny Lockin was born

Danny Lockin was violently murdered in 1977.

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