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On This Gay Day | Author William Burroughs was born in 1914

Burroughs is one of the most acclaimed and controversial writers of the 20th century.

Eurovision check-in: Could A*Teens be heading to Eurovision?

The Swedish band have reformed and thrown their hat in the ring.

On This Gay Day | Liberace died in 1987 of an AIDS related illness

So many things happened on this day in history.

On This Gay Day | In 1989 the LGBTIQA+ community rallied at parliament

In 1989 a huge protest took place on the steps of the WA parliament calling for the decriminalisation of homosexuality.

On This Gay Day | Poet Jean Rimbaud was born in France

He gave up writing at the age of 20 but is considered a major poet of the 19th century.

On This Gay Day | Remembering groundbreaking drag star Divine

Divine found success around the globe in film and music. 

On This Gay Day | ‘Holding the Man’ author Tim Conigrave died

His memoir became widely acclaimed as queer literature since its publication in 1995.

On This Gay Day | TV’s ‘Sticky Moments’ had its debut

The show brought Julian Clary to the masses.

On This Gay Day | Oscar Wilde was born

He is remembered for his novel and plays, his style and a massive court case.

On This Gay Day | In 1976 Lex Watson fronted an angry audience in Mt Isa

The gay rights activist faced many homophobic comments on an ABC TV program.

On This Gay Day | The short story ‘Brokeback Mountain’ was released

E. Annie Proulx shared the story 'Brokeback Mountain' on this day In 1997 author E. Annie Proulx's short story Brokeback Mountain was published in The New Yorker magazine. It would...

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On This Gay Day | Author William Burroughs was born in 1914

Burroughs is one of the most acclaimed and controversial writers of the 20th century.

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So many things happened on this day in history.

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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancel the party

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