Hollywood star Rock Hudson died of an AIDS related illness Rock Hudson was a massive Hollywood star in the 1950’s and 60’s. The heart-throb actor kept his homosexuality hidden out of fear it would ruin his career. In the early 1950’s his agent kept stories out about him being gay out of the press by […]
In 1989 same-sex couples in Denmark were able to register their relationships In 1989 Denmark led the world in LGBTIQA+ rights when Registered Partnerships became available to its citizens from the 1st of October. The new laws were approved earlier in the year in June and came into effect a few months later. The laws […]
James Dean died on this day in 1955 James Dean is one of the icons of film in the 20th century, but he only made three films in his short career where he had a leading role. Born in Indiana, his family moved to California as a child. When his mother died when he was […]
Remembering Buka On this day in 2014 much-loved local community member Buka passed away aged 79. Many community members have fond memories of Aunty Buka, and there are many wild stories that people share. Connections Nightclub added a cocktail on their menu that honoured Buka, noting that anyone who spent time in Perth’s gay scene […]
Sir Robert Helpmann died on this day in 1986 Robert Helpmann was a renowned Australian ballet dancer, actor, choreographer, and director who made significant contributions to the arts industry. Born in Mount Gambier, South Australia, in 1909, Helpmann began his career as a ballet dancer with the Vic-Wells Ballet in London. He quickly rose to […]
Film director Pedro Almodovar was born on this day in 1949 Pedro Almodovar has established himself as one of the most acclaim Spanish film directors and screenwriters and some very well-known actors have got their big breaks via his films. His films help establish the careers of Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz and many other […]
Will & Grace first aired on this day in 1998 Television’s Will & Grace made its debut on this day in 1998. It ran for eight seasons following the madcap adventures of Will, Grace, Jack and Karen, and then returned in 2017 for an additional three seasons. It follows gay lawyer Will Truman, who lives with his […]
The US military policy of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ comes to an end on this day in 2011 ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ -The US military policy which required gay and lesbian personnel to keep their sexuality a secret came to an end on this day in 2011. Under DADT, the US military fired an estimated […]
In 2012 Liberal senator Cory Bernardi shared his bestiality concerns Australia’s long debate over marriage equality faced one of its most alarming days in 2012 when Liberal senator Cory Bernardi shared that he was concerned that allowing same-sex couples to wed would lead to an increase in bestiality. In federal parliament, the South Australian senator […]
On this day in 1972 the TV series M*A*S*H made its debut The story of the 4077 Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is best known from the long running television series that began on this day in 1972. It’s esemble cast included the character of Corporal Klinger, who constantly tried to get out of the army […]
