Though some dispute whether Baker was the sole creator of the flag that started it all, its symbolism remains.

Inspired by Judy Garland’s “Over the Rainbow,” these colors flew at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade celebration on June 25, 1978. In 1977, Harvey Milk challenged Gilbert Baker, a veteran who taught himself to sew, to come up with a symbol of pride for the gay community. Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments. There are many sexualities in on the queer spectrum, and we’ve identified the flags for each. Whether you’re celebrating Pride in New York or Tel Aviv, you’ll be seeing all sorts of flags - and not just those in the traditional rainbow.