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 1121 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 It’s official: World Pride is coming to Washington, DC in 2025 Transgender Day of Remembrance to take place this Sunday Paint the 757 purple today and raise awareness of domestic violence LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment