This Day in Queer History

On this day in 1913, Tyrone Power was born. One of Hollywood's biggest matinee idols, he led an active bisexual life, with relationships including composer Lorenz Hart and actor Cesar Romero.

On this day, the Community Homophile Association of Newfoundland was formed, becoming the province's first gay organization and bringing the movement to Canada's easternmost shores.

On this day, the Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees voted to support legislation banning discrimination based on sexual orientation, advancing labor solidarity with LGBTQ+ rights.

On this day in 1993, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that denying marriage to same-sex couples violated the state constitution's Equal Protection Clause. A landmark that shook the nation.

On this day in 2011, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court voted 10-0 to recognize civil unions with the same 112 legal rights as married couples, a landmark unanimous victory for LGBTQ+ equality.

On this day, transgender boxer Patricio Manuel became the first pro boxer to fight as a man after having competed as a woman. A former U.S. Olympic Trials competitor, he started his transition in 2013.