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LGBT and variations are initialisms used to refer collectively to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender. Variations that are sometimes used include—but are not limited to—adding "Q" for queer or questioning, "I" for intersex, or "A" for asexual or aromantic. While LGBT is often used as a short way to refer to the various LGBT demographic groups, LGBT individuals themselves usually identify by other labels (such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer), or by no label at all.
Around the world, government policies regarding the LGBT community range from the death penalty for sexual acts to civil marriages or partnerships for same-sex couples. Living conditions around the world also range from near-unanimous acceptance of public displays of affection to total discrimination in all areas such as housing or employment.
Save Our Children, Inc. was a political coalition formed in 1977 in Miami, Florida to overturn a recently legislated county ordinance that banned discrimination in areas of housing, employment, and public accommodation based on sexual orientation. The coalition was publicly headed by celebrity singer Anita Bryant, who claimed the ordinance discriminated against her right to teach her children biblical morality.
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Ann Bannon (pseudonym of Ann Weldy) (born 15 September 1932) is an American author who wrote six lesbian pulp fiction novels from 1957 to 1962 known as The Beebo Brinker Chronicles. The books' enduring popularity and impact on lesbian identity has earned her the title "Queen of Lesbian Pulp Fiction". Bannon was a young housewife trying to address her own issues of sexuality when she was inspired to write her first novel.
- 1 – Matthew Shepard (1976-1998), American student
- 2 – Gianni Versace (1946–1997), Italian fashion designer
- 2 – Jason Collins (1978–), American basketball player
- 4 – Cornell Woolrich (1903–1968), American crime writer
- 5 – Margaret Cho (1968–), American comedian, actress, and author
- 6 – Tom Hulce (1953–), American actor and theater producer
- 6 – Agnes Moorehead (1900-1974), American actress
- 6 – William II of the Netherlands (1792-1849), Dutch monarch
- 7 – Willa Cather (1873–1947), American writer
- 7 – Hurd Hatfield (1917–1998), American actor
- 8 – Brendan Burke (1988-2010), Canadian hockey player
- 8 – Norman Douglas (1868–1952), British writer
- 9 – Elvira Kurt (1961–), Canadian comedian
- 10 – Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), American poet
- 10 – Tommy Kirk (1941–), American actor and businessman
- 10 – Raven-Symoné (1985-), American actress and singer
- 10 – Mark Takano (1960-), American Democratic congressman (California)
- 11 – Jean Marais (1913–1998), French actor
- 12 – Brandon Teena (1972–1993), American trans man, subject of the Academy Award-winning 1999 film Boys Don't Cry
- 13 – Anton Hysén (1990–), Swedish soccer player
- 14 - Jobriath (1946-1983), American rock musician and actor
- 14 - Amini Fonua (1989-), Tongan swimmer
- 16 – Noël Coward (1899–1973), English playwright, composer, actor, and singer
- 16 – Kanako Otsuji (1974-), Japanese LGBT rights activist, and politician
- 17 – Deborah Sampson (1760–1827), American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War disguised as a man
- 17 – Paul Cadmus (1904–1999), American painter
- 17 – Sarah Paulson (1975–), American actress
- 18 – Christina, Queen of Sweden (1626–1689), Swedish monarch
- 18 – Brian Orser (1961–), Canadian figure skater and coach, 1987 World Champion
- 19 – Jean Genet (1910–1986), French novelist, playwright, and political activist
- 20 – Elsie de Wolfe (1865–1950), American actress, interior decorator, and author
- 20 – Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), British royalty
- 21 – Michael Tilson Thomas (1944–), American conductor, pianist, and composer
- 22 – Marc Allégret (1900–1973), French screenwriter and film director
- 24 – Brenda Howard (1946–2005), American LGBT activist
- 25 – Quentin Crisp (1908–1999), English writer, raconteur, and gay icon
- 25 – Ismail Merchant (1936–2005), Indian-born film producer and director
- 26 – David Sedaris (1956–), American humorist, comedian, author, and radio contributor
- 27 – Marlene Dietrich (1901–1992), German actress and singer
- 27 – Guido Westerwelle (1961-2016), German politician and former Vice Chancellor of Germany
- 29 - Elsa Gidlow (1898-1986), Canadian-American poet, writer of first openly lesbian love poetry published in North America
- 29 - Katherine Moennig (1977–), American actress
- 29 - Lilly Wachowski (1967–), American film director, screenwriter & producer
- 30 – Paul Bowles (1910–1999), American expatriate composer, author, and translator
- 31 – Jennifer Higdon (1962-), American composer
- 31 – Orry-Kelly (1897–1964), Australian costume designer
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