28 June 1969 Posted on June 27, 2020 by Staff Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Be just, and fear not. Let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, Thy God's and truth's." William Shakespeare — Click here for more from William Shakespeare Related posts: 28 June 1969 20 November 1969 29 June 2007 1 September 1969 18 October 1914 6 June 1749 7 June 1981 14 June 1907 12 June 1776 28 June 1880