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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.

Introducing Sam Ashby, he used to be Smashby

Last year the artist known as Smashby headed into the Big Brother UK house, and people got to know Sam Ashby the young man...

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancel the party

The annual Mardi Gras Party has been cancelled for 2026.

On This Gay Day | Choreographer Hermes Pan was born in 1909

He won an Academy Award and an Emmy for his film and television work.

On This Gay Day | Remembering Sarah Ponsonby, one of the Ladies of Llangollen

In the 1800s Sarah Ponsonby and Eleanor Butler ran away and lived together for the rest of their lives.

On This Gay Day | Musician Dan Hartman was born in 1950

The musician created a string of hits including 'Instant Replay', 'Relight My Fire' and "I Can Dream About You'.

On This Gay Day | Marriage equality Bill passes through Parliament

Australia's long fight for marriage equality ended on this day in 2017.

On This Gay Day | ‘That 70’s Show’ featured a historic same-sex kiss

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character of Buddy was never seen again.

On This Gay Day | The Bisexual Pride flag was unveiled for the first time

The flag was designed by Michael Page from Florida.

On This Gay Day | Rita Hester was remembered, sparking a worldwide movement

The death of Rita Hester lead to Transgender Day of Remembrance.

On This Gay Day | The US version of ‘Queer as Folk’ launched

Monday nights were never the same again.

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

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Pride WA’s Pride Parade took to the streets of Northbridge on Saturday, 29 November.

Cory Bernardi to join One Nation and run for South Australian parliament

The former senator was previously a member of the Liberal party before forming his own Australian Conservatives brand.
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