This Day in Queer History

On this day, John Beverley Nichols was born. The English author of over 60 books is thought to have had an affair with war poet Siegfried Sassoon. His long-term companion was actor Cyril Butcher, with whom he shared his life.

On this day in 1943, queer service members fought in WWII while hiding who they truly were. Heroes like Chuck Rowland, Frank Kameny, and Christine Jorgensen proved that courage and queerness have always gone hand in hand.

On this day, the Lesbian Avengers staged their first public action in Queens, confronting right-wingers who tried to suppress a multicultural school curriculum. Founded by six fierce activists, the group sparked chapters worldwide.

On this day, Bosnia and Herzegovina held its first-ever Pride event in Sarajevo, a historic step for LGBTQ+ visibility in the Balkans.