1945 in LGBT Rights

In 1945, there were 3 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 5 changes made and in the following year. A total of 63 legal changes were made in the 1940s.

  • August 18
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes ambiguous.
    None exist currently.
  • May 5
    Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Canadian, British, Polish, Dutch, and American troops liberated the Netherlands during WW2 on this day.
  • Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Canadian, British, Polish, Dutch, and American troops liberated the Netherlands during WW2 on this day.