1979A group of 10 to 15 men, including several police officers, assault patrons at the lesbian bar Peg's Place. When the police arrive, they refuse to take witness statements, take sobriety tests of the attackers, or offer medical assistance to the victims.
1986The Jon Sims Center for the Performing Arts opens. It is named after Jon Sims, founder of the SF Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band and the SF Gay Men's Chorus.
2017Artist/activist Gilbert Baker, who designed and created the first Rainbow Flag in San Francisco in 1978, passes away in his sleep in his New York City home.
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