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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 | Marriage plebiscite is adopted as government policy

The proposal was put forwarded by Prime Minister Tony Abbott during his final days in office.

On This Gay Day | In 1986 New Zealand decriminalises homosexuality

On this day in 1986, New Zealand passed the Homosexual Law Reform Act that decriminalized homosexuality removing British colonial laws.

On This Gay Day | Playwright Joe Orton was murdered in 1967

Born John Orton on New Year’s Day in 1933, Orton would adopt the name Joe and go on to become a well-known playwright for...

On This Gay Day | In 1984 Greg Louganis won gold at the LA Olympics

He's been called the greatest diver of all time.

On This Gay Day | President Ronald Reagan finally acknowledges AIDS crisis

The US President’s silence on the issue was one of the greatest criticisms of his administration.

On This Gay Day | Salt-n-Pepa's 'Let's Talk About Sex' was released

The rappers later released an alternative version called 'Let's Talk About AIDS'.

On This Gay Day | Author James Baldwin was born

Baldwin wrote many famous works including 'Giovanni's Room', 'Go Tell It on The Mountain', and 'If Beale Street Could Talk'.

On This Gay Day | Author and intellectual Gore Vidal died in 2012

He was a prolific author and social commentator.

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

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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