The Stonewall riot occurred in June 1969, marking a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States and beyond. The riot erupted after a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village. Patrons and supporters resisted arrest, leading to several nights of protests and confrontations with law enforcement. The event galvanized the LGBTQ+ community and sparked the modern gay rights movement, highlighted by the first Pride marches held the following year. Stonewall is now commemorated annually, serving as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ equality and visibility.