Today in Gay History - 12/8/11: Men's Chorus, Acceptable Gays, Police Recruit

[WillParkinson]

December 8

1981-The New York City Gay Men's Chorus performed a Christmas concert at Carnegie Hall, making them the first gay musical group to play there.

1987-In the United Kingdom, Conservative Member of Parliament David Wilshire introduced Clause 28 as an amendment to the Local Government Bill. The proposed amendment made it illegal for local authorities to "promote homosexuality or promote the teaching in any maintained school of the acceptability of homosexuality."

1996-In England, South Yorkshire Police placed a full-page ad in "Gay Times" as part of a recruitment campaign.

(I know I'm a little early with the 8th. Just got home from work and was about to go to bed.)

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