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17. In 2006, the São Paulo Pride Parade was named the largest pride parade by Guinness World Records.
It had an estimated 2.5 million attendees.

18. In 2011, Tel Aviv was voted top gay city in the world by American Airlines and readers of GayCities.
It beat out competitors like New York City and San Francisco.

19. In 2013, artists Macklemore and Ryan Lewis released Same Love.
Same Love is the first hit single promoting same-sex marriage.

20. In 2014, Michael Sam became the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL League.
Sam was drafted by the St. Louis Rams.