This Day in Queer History

On this day, Christina became Queen of Sweden at age six, earning the nickname 'Girl King.' She rejected marriage, abdicated her throne, and shared an intimate companionship with noblewoman Ebba Sparre.

On this day, Ruth Simpson was born. She founded the first lesbian community center in the United States and led Daughters of Bilitis in New York, standing between police and her community when raids came.

On this day, the sitcom Three's Company premiered on ABC. Jack Tripper pretended to be gay to keep his apartment with two female roommates. The show stayed in the Nielsen Top Ten for six years, making gayness a punchline for millions.

On this day, the American Medical Association confirmed that AIDS is not spread by casual contact, pushing back against the fear and misinformation devastating queer communities.

On this day, the Czech Republic overturned a presidential veto and passed a law allowing same-sex partner registration. Democracy overruled one man's bigotry.