'Gay Pride Flag' made its debut on June 25, 1978
On June 25, 1978, Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag made its debut at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. The design was inspired by the song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland, an icon in the gay community. The original design had eight coloursâ hot pink, red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, indigo, and violet.