1847
Event
On this day in 1847, Philipp von Eulenburg was born. A diplomat and closest friend of Kaiser Wilhelm II, he fell from power in 1907 when publicly accused of homosexuality.
12
February
This Day in Queer History
4 events documented
1982
Movie
On this day, Making Love opened in theaters, one of the first positive Hollywood depictions of gay male romance. Star Harry Hamlin called it 'a groundbreaking ceremony.' Producers timed its release for Valentine's Day weekend.
2004
Event
On this day in 2004, San Francisco began performing same-sex marriages under Mayor Gavin Newsom. Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, together 51 years, were the first couple wed.
2015
Event
On this day in 2015, Fort Leavenworth approved hormone therapy for Chelsea Manning, marking the first time the U.S. Army provided gender-affirming treatment to a soldier. A historic precedent.
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