Magnus Hirschfeld: German LGBT pioneer

On May 15, 1897

Magnus Hirschfeld founded the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee in Berlin.

It was the first-ever LGBT rights organization.

This Day in History - May 15

2008

The California Supreme Court ruled that the state ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.

1958

The USSR launched the Sputnik III.

1940

The world's first Mcdonald's opened in San Bernardino, California.

1921

The British Legion was formed to take care of veterans by giving financial, social, and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces.

1990

The 'Portrait of Dr. Gachet' by Vincent van Gogh was sold for $82.5 million in three minutes.

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