International Lesbian Day

International Lesbian Day, held on October 8, is a day of celebrating lesbians, along with their culture, history, and diversity. This day is celebrated by lesbians and allies with various community events, dances, and conferences and is mostly celebrated in New Zealand and Australia. It is unknown when it was first celebrated: some say it started in New Zealand in 1980, but others say that it started in Australia in 1990.

October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 84 days remain until the end of the year.