Home Lifestyle 47 Years Ago Today, the Stonewall Riots Launched the Gay Rights... LifestylePrideQueer History [VIDEO] 47 Years Ago Today, the Stonewall Riots Launched the Gay Rights Movement. By Eric Hause - June 28, 2016 0 1100 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Here’s a two-minute video primer on the events of that hot June night in New York City which launched a movement. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Transgender Day of Remembrance to take place this Sunday Paint the 757 purple today and raise awareness of domestic violence 34th Anniversary Of Coming Out Day Recognized Locally and Nationwide LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment