UpStairs Lounge arson attack, Arson in the United States of America
The UpStairs Lounge arson attack was a devastating fire that occurred in New Orleans.
On June 24, 1973, an arsonist set fire to the UpStairs Lounge, resulting in numerous fatalities.
The tragedy deeply impacted the LGBT community and is commemorated annually.
The site of the UpStairs Lounge is located at the corner of Chartres and Iberville.
The UpStairs Lounge arson remains one of the deadliest attacks on LGBT people in U.S. history.
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