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WillParkinson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-22-11 03:13 AM
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Today in Gay History - 11/22/11: The French, The Brits, Billie Jean, Mae West and Dolly
November 22

November 22, 1869 - French writer Andre Gide is born.

November 22, 1913 - Benjamin Britten the British composer is born.

November 22, 1943 - Tennis player Billie Jean King is born

November 22, 1980 - Mae West died in LA at the age of 88. Rumors that she was really a man were finally proven false.

November 22, 1993 - Dolly Parton denied rumors that she's a lesbian, saying gal pal Judy Ogle was just her best friend.
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TlalocW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-22-11 03:57 AM
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1. November 22, 1993, seconds after Dolly's announcement
Millions of straight men (and presumably lesbians) disappointed.

November 22, 1993, minutes after initial disappointment, millions of straight men (and presumably lesbians) return to daydreaming about Dolly and other women.

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joeybee12 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-22-11 10:05 AM
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2. Makes me want to put on Britten's War Requiem tonight! knr
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-22-11 10:14 AM
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3. Recommended.
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-22-11 11:37 AM
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