Stonewall Riots (UK)

The Stonewall Riots in the UK, which actually occurred in 1969 in New York City, marked a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history. They began when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay nightclub, provoking spontaneous protests by patrons and community members upset by ongoing discrimination and police harassment. The riots lasted several days and sparked a broader movement for LGBTQ+ rights and equality worldwide. While they are most famously associated with the US, similar sentiments and activism emerged in the UK around that time, fueling the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement across Britain.