This Day in Queer History

On this day in 1922, Canadian immigration authorities allowed the Irish lover of a Canadian citizen to immigrate legally, marking the first time in North America that a same-sex relationship was used as a basis for immigration.

On this day in 1934, activist Jim Foster was born. He founded the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, the first gay Democratic political club in America, and co-founded the Society for Individual Rights.

On this day, bisexual fashion icon Calvin Klein was born. The designer built one of the world's most recognizable brands, reshaping American fashion and advertising with a boldness that mirrored his personal life.

On this day, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that state officials could recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages. The decision opened a door for married couples even before New York legalized marriage equality.

On this day in 2012, the Transgender Pride flag flew from the Castro flagpole in San Francisco for the first time. Created by Monica Helms in 1999, the flag has become a global symbol of trans pride.