This Day in Queer History

On this day in 1884, Mwanga II ascended to the throne as the 31st king of Buganda (now Uganda). His reign, marked by complex sexuality and political turmoil, lasted until 1897.

On this day, anthropologist Rhoda Metraux was born. She became Margaret Mead's professional and personal partner, sharing a home in Greenwich Village and profoundly influencing American anthropology together.

On this day in 1953, Tim Gill was born. He founded Quark, Inc., then became the single largest individual donor to LGBT rights in U.S. history, committing over $422 million to the movement.

On this day, tennis legend Martina Navratilova was born in Prague. She became one of the greatest athletes in history and a fearless advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility in professional sports.