This Day in Queer History

On this day in 1965, Indian prince Manavendra Singh Gohil was born. Believed to be the world's only openly gay royal, his family disowned him when he came out in 2006 but later welcomed him back. He now runs HIV/AIDS charities.

On this day in 1970, Ani DiFranco was born. The out bisexual punk folksinger built Righteous Babe Records on her own terms, writing, producing, and releasing her music independently in a corporate-dominated industry.

On this day in 1970, CBS's Medical Center featured a character declaring 'I am a homosexual,' earning acclaim as the first sympathetic portrayal of a gay man in American TV drama.

On this day in 1984, the first Folsom Street Fair took place in San Francisco, organized by the BDSM and leather fetish community. It became one of the city's most iconic queer cultural events.

On this day, the first Celebrate Bisexuality Day launched, sponsored by BiNet, creating a dedicated moment to honor bisexual identity, history, and community visibility.