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By Anslem Samuel | Published July 21, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

RONALD REAGAN, 40TH US PRESIDENT (1981-1989) 1981 An unknown but deadly virus—later recognized as AIDS—begins to spread through the gay community. 1982 Wisconsin is the first state to pass a gay and lesbian civil rights bill. 1988 First National Coming Out Day takes place—later becomes National Coming Out Week.

RONALD REAGAN, 40TH US PRESIDENT (1981-1989) 1981 An unknown but deadly virus—later recognized as…