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28 June

Post 1

Alex Wilcock

On 28 June 1969, the Stonewall riots began after police raided a New York gay bar. They continued until July 1st, and are regarded as the beginning of the gay, lesbian and bisexual rights movement. The surprisingly establishment UK lobbying group Stonewall takes its name from the riots.


28 June

Post 2

Abi

Thanks Alex - i will add this to the page! smiley - smiley


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