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The 1989 Rally at Parliament House

More than 300 people rallied at Parliament House in 1989, demanding law reform and helping reshape LGBTQIA+ history in WA.

On This Gay Day | E.M. Forster finished writing Maurice

Forster finished his novel in 1913, but it would remain unpublished until after his death.

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 | 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 | In 1981 the first mainstream media report about AIDS was published

The report was titled:  Rare Cancer Seen in 41 Homosexuals.

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

The flag was designed by Gilbert Baker.

On This Gay Day | The first report about AIDS is published

Lawrence D. Mass was the first writer to draw attention to the issue.

On This Gay Day | George Duncan is murdered in Adelaide

His death was a trigger for major law reform in South Australia.

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