17th October 1980: The first Black Lesbian conference takes place in San Francisco, California, with over 200 people in attendance. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

16th October 1854: Openly gay writer Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin. A key figure in the Aestheticism movement, he is best remembered for his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

17th October 1966: English actor Mark Gatiss is born. Listed as one of the most influential gay people in the UK, he has received several awards for his acting in hit BBC series Sherlock. He is also a comedian, screenwriter, director, and novelist. Happy birthday! #OnThisDay #Queerstory

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14th October 1980: Gay actor Ben Whishaw is born. Having played a number of queer roles, Whishaw has received several accolades throughout his acting career, including two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Happy birthday! #OnThisDay #Queerstory

13th October 1970: The Gay Liberation Front was founded at the London School of Economics by Bob Mellors and Aubrey Walter. The GLF celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020. 👉 buff.ly/SAxWEnn #OnThisDay #Queerstory

12th October 1988: English singer Calum Scott is born. He rose to fame after performing a cover of Robyn's hit 'Dancing on My Own'. The artist is gay and has spoken openly about struggling with his sexuality in the past. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

11th October 1988: The first National Coming Out Day is celebrated. The day was launched by Robert H. Eichberg and Jean O’Leary. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

10th October 2009: Irish singer Stephen Gately dies. He was famous for being in the boy band Boyzone, which was a huge success in the ‘90s. Stephen was openly gay and married to Andrew Cowles. 👉 buff.ly/ZxVJPba #OnThisDay #Queerstory

9th October 2023: Major Irish LGBTQ+ rights funder Chuck Feeney dies aged 92. During his life, he donated more than $8 billion to the foundation with $9 million specifically to Irish LGBTQ+ rights. 👉 buff.ly/BCXlyZk #OnThisDay #Queerstory

8th October 1958: Indian-born American LGBTQ+ activist and lawyer Urvashi Vaid is born. In 2009, she was named by Out Magazine as one of the 50 most influential LGBTQ+ people in the US. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

‘Obsession’s Michael Johnston Teases “Incredible Queer” Project With “Steamy Moment” #MichaelJohnston #Obsession #LGBTQ #QueerStory #ComingOut

7th October 1931: UK artist, designer and author Charles Ricketts dies. He was known for his book, set and costume design, working with Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats. Ricketts was also the life and business partner of artist Charles Shannon. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

6th October 2023: 28-year-old Mariana Machete makes history as the first trans woman to win Miss Portugal after many years of not being able to compete. 👉 buff.ly/Za3rvhi #OnThisDay #Queerstory

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5th October 1961: Openly gay author Truman Capote’s novel Breakfast at Tiffany’s is adapted for the screen and opens in theatres. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

4th October 1970: Bisexual singer Janis Joplin dies at age 27. Famous for her mezzo-soprano voice, she was one of the most successful female rock stars of the 1960s. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

3rd October 1928: Danish dancer Erik Bruh is born. Bruh became the great love of celebrated Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev, with the two remaining close for 25 years. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

2nd October 1985: Actor Rock Hudson dies of AIDS related complications. His passing brought global attention to the epidemic, with his will helping to establish the American Foundation for AIDS Research. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

1st October 2009: The Nevada Domestic Partnership Act comes into effect in the US state. It granted to same-sex couples the same responsibilities, obligations, rights and benefits of a marriage under the designation of "domestic partnerships". #OnThisDay #Queerstory