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Gay parade draws 300,000

Jun. 21, 2009
Here's a look at the past. Items have been culled from The Chronicle's archives of 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago. 1984 June 24: Good spirits dominated the gayest day in the world's gayest city during the 12th annual Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parade. Organizers...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa