1711
Politician
On this day in 1711, Prince Wenzel Anton von Kaunitz was born in Vienna. The powerful Austrian statesman shaped European diplomacy for four decades while reportedly keeping a virtual harem of young men.
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February
This Day in Queer History
4 events documented
1859
Writer
On this day, Havelock Ellis was born. The English physician co-authored the first medical textbook on homosexuality in 1897 and married openly lesbian writer Edith Lees in one of history's most unconventional partnerships.
2005
Organization
On this day in 2005, Transgender Europe was founded in Vienna during the first European Transgender Council. The organization advocates for trans rights and runs the Trans Murder Monitoring project tracking transphobic violence worldwide.
2009
Event
On this day in 2009, RuPaul's Drag Race premiered, launching a cultural revolution. RuPaul became the most commercially successful drag queen of all time, bringing queer artistry to the mainstream.
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