Portal:LGBT/Selected anniversaries

Selected birthdays (or other anniversaries) for inclusion on the main portal page.

Links for pictured persons are shown in bold.

Listings by month

January

1 – E. M. Forster (1879–1970), English novelist and short story writer
1 – James Hormel (1933–2021), American philanthropist, LGBT activist & former U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg
1 – Joe Orton (1933–1967), English playwright
1 – Martine Rothblatt (1954–), American lawyer, author, entrepreneur, business executive, & CEO of United Therapeutics
2 – William Haines (1900–1973), American film actor and interior designer
2 – M. Carey Thomas (1857–1935), American educator, linguist and women's suffragist
4 – Dot-Marie Jones (1964–), American actress and arm wrestler
4 – Michael Stipe (1960–), American singer
4 – Gianni Vattimo (1936–), Italian philosopher, politician, and Member of European Parliament
6 – Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986), French writer, philosopher and activist
6 – Kate McKinnon (1984–), American actress and comedian
6 – Nancy Ruth (1942–), Canadian Senator
6 – Gábor Szetey (1968–), Hungarian politician and former Secretary of State
7 – Christian Louboutin (1963–), French footwear designer
7 – Chester Kallman (1921–1975), American poet, librettist, and translator
7 – Michael Sam (1990–), American football player, first publicly gay player drafted by the NFL
8 – Jack Andraka (1997–), American inventor, scientist, and cancer researcher
8 – Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864–1892), English royalty
8 – Winnaretta Singer (1865–1943), American heiress
10 – Sal Mineo (1939–1976), American actor
11 – Eva Le Gallienne (1899–1991), English actress, producer and director
12 – Edith Cooper (1862–1913), English poet
12 – Patsy Kelly (1910–1981), American actress
12 – Kieron Richardson (1986–), English actor
13 – Charles Nelson Reilly (1931–2007), American actor, comedian, and director
13 – Charlotte Charke (1713–1760), English actress, playwright, novelist and transvestite
13 – Edmund White (1940–), American author
13 – Nate Silver (1978–), American statistician, journalist, and writer
14 – Cecil Beaton (1904–1980), English fashion and portrait photographer
14 – Holland Taylor (1943–), American actress
14 – Alice Nkom (1945–), Cameroonian lawyer and LGBT advocate
18 – Cary Grant (1904–1986), English actor
18 – Mike Michaud (1955–), American Democratic congressman (Maine)
18 – Seamus O'Regan (1971–), Canadian broadcast journalist and politician
18 – Maulik Pancholy (1974–), American actor
19 – Patricia Highsmith (1921–1995), American novelist and short-story writer
19 – Janis Joplin (1943–1970), American rock singer-songwriter
19 – Jakub Jankto (1996–), Czech professional footballer
21 – Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972), Spanish fashion designer
21 – Christian Dior (1905–1957), French fashion designer
21 – Janis Sidovský (1968–), Czech producer
22 – Sir Francis Bacon (1561–1626), English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator, essayist, and author
22 – Lord Byron (1788–1824), British poet and a leading figure in Romanticism
22 – Elaine Noble (1944–), American politician and LGBT activist
22 – Ondrej Nepela (1951–1989), Slovak figure skater, 1972 Olympic champion
23 – Luisa, Marquise Casati Stampa di Soncino (1881–1957), Italian aristocrat, muse and patron of the arts
24 – Hadrian (76–138), Roman emperor
24 – Frederick the Great (1712-1786), Prussian king, military leader, and composer
25 – Aya Kamikawa (1968–), Japanese politician and writer, first openly transgender politician in Japan
25 – W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965), English playwright, novelist, and short story writer
25 – Virginia Woolf (1882–1941), English writer
26 – Ellen DeGeneres (1958–), American actress and stand-up comedian
27 – Eric Radford (1985–), Canadian pairs figure skater, 2015 World Champion
28 – Colette (1873–1954), French novelist
28 – Marnie McBean (1968–), Canadian rower, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist
29 – Gia Carangi (1960–1986), American model
29 – Sara Gilbert (1975–), American actress and talk show co-host
29 – Greg Louganis (1960–), American Olympic diver and author
30 – Howard Sturgis (1855–1920), English writer
30 – Stewart McKinney (1931–1987), American politician, Republican congressman (Connecticut) (1971–1987)
30 – Claudia Brind-Woody (1955–), American business executive, IBM
31 – Lewis Vernon Harcourt, 1st Viscount Harcourt (1863–1922), British politician
31 – Tallulah Bankhead (1902–1968), American actress
31 – Patricia Velásquez (1971–), Venezuelan actress and model
31 – Portia de Rossi (1973–), Australian actress
31 – Czeslaw Walek (1975–), Czech lawyer and LGBT activist

February

1 – Gina Ortiz Jones (1981–), American intelligence officer and politician
3 – Gertrude Stein (1874–1946), American expatriate writer
3 – Helen Stephens (1918–1994), American sprinter, two-time 1936 Olympic Gold Medalist
3 – Li Yinhe (1952–), Chinese sociologist, sexologist, and LGBT activist
5 – William S. Burroughs (1914–1997), American novelist and poet
6 – Ramón Novarro (1899–1968), Mexican Hollywood actor and sex symbol
6 – Anne, Queen of Great Britain (1665–1714), English royalty
7 – Mark Tewksbury (1968–), Canadian Olympic swimmer and LGBT rights activist
8 – James Dean (1931–1955), American film actor and cultural icon
9 – Ari-Pekka Liukkonen (1989–), Finnish swimmer
9 – Amy Lowell (1874–1925), American poet
10 – Bill Tilden (1893–1953), American tennis player
11 – Tammy Baldwin (1962–), American politician and first openly gay U.S. Senator
12 – Patricia Field (1941–), American costume designer, stylist & fashion designer.
12 – Philip, Prince of Eulenburg (1847–1921), German politician and diplomat
12 – George Smitherman (1964–), Canadian politician, former Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario)
16 – John Schlesinger (1926–2003), English film and stage director
17 – Peter Karlsson (1966–1995), Swedish hockey player
18 – Audre Lorde (1934–1992), American writer and civil rights activist
18 – Jillian Michaels (1974–), American personal trainer, TV personality and author
19 – F. O. Matthiessen (1902–1950), American historian and literary critic
19 – Beth Ditto (1981–), American singer-songwriter
19 – Liz Carmouche (1984–), American mixed martial arts fighter
20 – William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp (1872–1938), British politician
20 – Roy Cohn (1927–1986), American attorney during the McCarthy era
20 – John Browne, Baron Browne of Madingley (1948–), English business executive
21 – W. H. Auden (1907–1973), Anglo-American poet
21 – Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018), French fashion designer
21 – David Geffen (1943–), American record executive and film producer
21 – Anaïs Nin (1903–1977), French writer
21 – Elliot Page (1987–), Canadian actor and film producer
22 – Jane Bowles (1917–1973), American writer and playwright
22 – Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950), American poet and playwright
26 – Mabel Dodge Luhan (1879–1962), American heiress and patron of the arts
26 – Jenna Wolfe (1974–), Jamaican-American anchor/correspondent and fitness expert
27 – Libby Davies (1953–), Canadian politician, first openly lesbian Canadian Member of Parliament
28 – Stephen Spender (1909–1995), English poet, novelist, and essayist

March

1 – Mercedes de Acosta (1893–1968), American poet, playwright and novelist
1 – Lytton Strachey (1880–1932), British writer and critic
2 – Renata Borgatti (1894–1964), Italian classical pianist
2 – Matthew Mitcham (1988–), Australian diver
3 – Perry Ellis (1940–1986), American fashion designer
3 – Xavier Bettel (1973–), Prime Minister of Luxembourg
4 – Chaz Bono (1969–), American advocate, writer and musician
4 – Aribert Reimann (1936–2024), German composer
4 – Svend Robinson (1952–), Canadian former politician, first openly gay Canadian Member of Parliament
5 – Pier Paolo Pasolini (1922–1975), Italian poet, intellectual, film director, and writer
6 – Charles I of Württemberg (1823–1891), German aristocrat, King of Württemberg
7 – Eva Brunne (1954–), Swedish Lutheran bishop
7 – Sir Henry Channon (1897–1958), British Conservative Member of Parliament
7 – Bret Easton Ellis (1964–), American novelist, screenwriter, and short story writer
7 – Wanda Sykes, (1964–) American comedian, writer and actress
8 – Una Vincenzo, Lady Troubridge (1887–1963), English sculptor and translator
9 – Richard Adams (1947–2012), Filipino-American gay rights activist
9 – Samuel Barber (1910–1981), American composer
9 – Will Geer (1902–1978), American actor and social activist
9 – Vita Sackville-West (1892–1962), English writer and poet
10 – Jean Wyllys (1974–), Brazilian lecturer, journalist and politician
11 – The Lady Chablis (1957–2016), American drag queen entertainer
11 – Christopher Rice (1978–), American writer
11 – Bill Siksay (1955–), Canadian politician
11 – Eudy Simelane (1977–2008), South African footballer
12 – Vaslav Nijinsky (1890–1950), Russian ballet dancer and choreographer
12 – Edward Albee (1928–2016), American playwright
12 – Patricia Campos Doménech (1977–), Spanish football coach, and former naval fighter pilot
13 – Armistead Maupin (1944–), American writer
14 – Alfred Redl (1864–1913), Austrian counter-intelligence officer and spy
15 – Kwame Harris (1982–), Jamaican-born American football player
15 – Amir Ohana (1976–), Israeli lawyer and politician
16 – Gabriel Attal (1989–), French politician, Prime Minister of France
16 – Donal Óg Cusack (1977–), Irish hurling goalkeeper
16 – Jon Hinson (1942–1995), American politician, former Republican congressman (Mississippi) (1979–1981)
17 – Alexander McQueen (1969–2010), British fashion designer
18– Stanley Bennett Clay (1950–), American writer, publisher, novelist, director and actor
18 – Wilfred Owen (1893–1918), British wartime poet
20 – Jan Cina (1988–), Czech actor
21 – Rosie O'Donnell (1962–), American talk show host, stand-up comedian, and actress
23 – Joseph C. Leyendecker (1874–1951), German-born American illustrator
23 – Prince Felix Yusupov (1887–1967), Russian aristocrat
24 – Bob Mackie (1940–), American fashion designer
24 – Jim Parsons (1973–), American actor and producer
25 – Elton John (1947–), English singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist
27 – Pat Bond (1925–1990), American actress
27 – Margarethe Cammermeyer (1942–), Norwegian-American colonel, nurse and gay rights activist
28 – Lady Gaga (1986–), American singer, songwriter, and actress
29 – Bruce Weber (1946–), American fashion photographer
30 – Jean-Claude Brialy (1933–2007), French actor, director, and socialite
31 – Camille Cabral (1944–), French-Brazilian politician, dermatologist & transgender rights advocate
31 – Richard Chamberlain (1934–), American actor
31 – Barney Frank (1940–), American politician, former Democratic congressman (Massachusetts) (1981–2013)

April

1 – Rachel Maddow (1973–), American cable television host
2 – Linda Hunt (1945–), American actress
3 – Anne Lister (1791–1840), English landowner and diarist
3 – Marlon Brando (1924–2004), American actor
3 – Cat Cora (1967–), American chef and TV personality
3 – David Hyde Pierce (1959–), American actor
4 – Robert Bauman, American politician and author, former Republican congressman (Maryland) (1973–1981)
4 – Clive Davis (1932–), American record producer and music industry executive
4 – Anthony Perkins (1932–1992), American actor
5 – Nigel Hawthorne (1929–2001), British actor
5 – Thomas Hitzlsperger (1982–), retired German soccer player
6 – Gale Wilhelm (1908–1991), American writer
7 – Harry Hay (1912–2002), American labor advocate, teacher, and LGBT rights activist
7 – Janis Ian (1951–), American singer-songwriter and musician
8 – Roberta Cowell (1918–2011), British racing driver and WWII fighter pilot
9 – Marc Jacobs (1963–), American fashion designer
9 – Cynthia Nixon (1966–), American actress
9 – Kristen Stewart (1990–), American actress
9 – Harris Wofford (1926–2019), American attorney & politician, U.S. Senator (Pennsylvania) (1991–1995)
10 – Gro Hammerseng-Edin (1980–), Norwegian handball player
10 – Tom Spencer (1948–2023), British politician and former Member of European Parliament
11 – Glenway Wescott (1901–1987), American writer
12 – Amy Ray (1964–), American singer-songwriter and member of Indigo Girls
12 – Magda Szubanski (1961–), Australian actress, comedian and writer
13 – Ole von Beust (1955–), German politician and former First Mayor of Hamburg
14 – Sir John Gielgud (1904–2000), English actor
14 – José María Mendiluce (1951–2015), Spanish writer and politician
14 – André Boisclair (1966–), Canadian politician & former leader of the Parti Québécois
14 – Da Brat (1974–), American rapper and actress
14 – Larissa França (1982–), Brazilian beach volleyball player
15 – Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), Italian Renaissance polymath
15 – Luke Evans (1979–), Welsh actor and singer
15 – George Platt Lynes (1907–1955), American fashion photographer
15 – Bessie Smith (1894–1937), American blues singer
16 – Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (1984–), American fantasy/young adult lit author
16 – Raymond Chan Chi-chuen (1972–), Hong Kongese politician and radio host
16 – Dusty Springfield (1939–1999), English singer
17 – Thornton Wilder (1897–1975), American playwright and novelist
17 – Michal Jagelka (1977–), Czech actor and voice actor
18 – Alice Blinn (1889-1982), American educator, home efficiency expert, and magazine editor
18 – Maria Bello (1967–), American actress
19 – Prince Edmond de Polignac (1834–1901), French aristocrat & composer
19 – Dick Sargent (1930–1994), American actor
20 – Henry de Montherlant (1895–1972), French essayist and novelist
20 – Toller Cranston (1949–2015), Canadian figure skater and artist, 1976 Olympic Bronze Medalist
21 – Jessica Clark (1985–), English actress, model, and video blog host
22 – John Waters (1946–), American director, writer, visual artist, and media personality
23 – Élisabeth de Gramont, Duchess of Clermont-Tonnerre (1875–1954), French writer and aristocrat
23 – Halston (1932–1990), American fashion designer
23 – Dame Ethel Smyth (1858–1944), English composer and suffragist
24 – Jean-Paul Gaultier (1952–), French fashion designer
25 – Edward II (1267–1327), King of England
25 – Anja Pärson (1981–), Swedish alpine skier, 2006 Olympic Gold Medalist in Slalom
26 – Lily Parr (1905–1978), English professional women's association football player
26 – Ma Rainey (1886–1939), American singer
26 – Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951), Austrian philosopher
27 – Russell T Davies (1963–), British television producer and screenwriter
27 – Prince Paul of Yugoslavia (1893–1976), Yugoslavian (Serbian) royalty
29 – Garrison Starr (1975–), American singer-songwriter
30 – Onir (1969–), Bengali Indian film director, editor, writer, and producer
30 – Alice B. Toklas (1877–1967), American-born member of Parisian avant-garde

May

1 – Romaine Brooks (1874–1970), American painter
1 – Mary MacLane (1881–1929), Canadian-American writer
1 – Michael Dillon (1915-1962), British physician and author
1 – Enoé Uranga (1963–), Mexican politician
2 – Lesley Gore (1946–2015), American pop singer
3 – William Inge (1913–1973), American playwright and novelist
3 – Sandi Toksvig (1958–), Danish–British comedienne and TV personality
4 – Keith Haring (1958–1990), American artist
5 – Del Martin (1921–2008), American feminist and gay rights activist
5 – Robert Vano (1948–), Slovak photographer living in Prague
7 – Angélica Lozano Correa (1975–), Colombian lawyer, politician, and LGBT rights activist
7 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893), Russian composer
8 – Tom of Finland (1920–1991), Finnish artist
8 – Jessica Platt (1989–), Canadian professional hockey player
9 – Alan Bennett (1934–), English playwright, screenwriter, actor & author
9 – Wendy Crewson (1956–), Canadian actress and producer
9 – Marieke Wijsman (1975–), Dutch Olympic speed skater
10 – Scott Brison (1967–), Canadian politician and federal Cabinet Minister
10 – Steve Gunderson (1951–), American politician & business executive, former Republican congressman (Wisconsin)
11 – Eleanor Butler (1739-1829), Irish aristocrat and socialite
11 – Christopher Bailey (1971–), English business executive, fashion designer, & CEO of Burberry Group Inc.
11 – Valentino (1932–), Italian fashion designer
12 – Margaret Cuthbert (1887-1968), Canadian-American radio broadcaster and producer for NBC
12 – Gerry Studds (1937–2006), American politician, former Democratic congressman (Massachusetts)
12 – Jared Polis (1975–), American Governor of Colorado, entrepreneur & philanthropist
12 – Robbie Rogers (1987–), American professional soccer player
13 – Armistead Maupin (1944–), American writer
13 – Réal Ménard (1962–), Canadian politician, political scientist, and lawyer
14 – Magnus Hirschfeld (1868–1935), German physician and gay rights advocate
15 – Stella Maxwell (1990–), Belgian-New Zealander fashion model
15 – Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689–1762), English aristocrat and writer
16 – Liberace (1919–1987), American entertainer and pianist
16 – Adrienne Rich (1929–2012), American poet, essayist and feminist
16 – Joey Graceffa (1991–), American YouTuber
17 – Robin Maugham, 2nd Viscount Maugham (1916–1981), British novelist, playwright, and travel writer
17 – Howard Ashman (1950–1991), American playwright and lyricist
17 – Annise Parker (1956–), American politician and Mayor of Houston
18 – Miriam Margolyes (1941–), English-Australian actress & voice artist
18 – Charles Trenet (1913–2001), French singer and songwriter
18 – Don Bachardy (1934–), American portrait artist
18 – Felicia Pearson (1980–), American actress, author and rapper
19 – Sam Smith (1992–), British singer-songwriter
20 – Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850), French novelist and playwright
20 – Karl M. Baer (1885-1956), German-Israeli author, social worker, and suffragist
20 – Gregory Gray (1959–2019), Northern Irish singer-songwriter
21 – Raymond Burr (1917–1993), Canadian actor
21 – Tom Daley (1994–), British diver and television personality
21 – Frederick of Hohenau (1857–1914), German aristocrat
21 – Anika Moa (1980–), New Zealander singer-songwriter
21 – Kathleen Wynne (1953–), Canadian politician & former Premier of Ontario
22 – Harvey Milk (1930–1978), American politician
22 – Morrissey (1959–), English singer-songwriter
23 – Lotte Hahm (1890-1967), German activist for lesbian and transgender movement
23 – Lea DeLaria (1958–), American comedian, actress and jazz musician
23 – Guinevere Turner (1968–), American actress and screenwriter
23 – Maya Keyes (1985–), American social and political activist
24 – Greg Berlanti (1972–), American television writer, producer, and director
25 – Robert Ross (1869–1918), Canadian journalist and art critic
25 – Sir Ian McKellen (1939–), English actor
25 – Anette Trettebergstuen (1981–), Norwegian politician
26 – Alan Hollinghurst (1954–), English novelist, poet, short story writer and translator
26 – Ulrike Lunacek (1957–), Austrian politician & Vice President of European Parliament
26 – Mathilde de Morny (1863–1944), French noblewoman and artist
26 – Sally Ride (1951–2012), American astronaut
27 – Marijane Meaker (1927–), American novelist (aka Vin Packer and Ann Aldrich)
27 – Chris Colfer (1990–), American actor
28 – Corine Mauch (1960–), Swiss politician and Mayor of Zurich
29 – Laverne Cox (1972–), American actress, reality TV personality and LGBT advocate
29 – Rupert Everett (1959–), English actor
29 – Melissa Etheridge (1961–), American singer-songwriter
29 – Beatrice Lillie (1894–1989), American actress and singer
29 – Gene Robinson (1947–), American Episcopalian bishop
30 – Bertrand Delanoë (1950–), French politician and former Mayor of Paris
30 – Christine Jorgensen (1926–1989), American transgender advocate, first person to become widely known for having sex reassignment surgery
31 – Rainer Werner Fassbinder (1945–1982), German movie director and screenwriter
31 – Lissy Gröner (1954–), German politician and Member of European Parliament
31 – Walt Whitman (1819–1892), American poet, essayist and journalist

June

1 – Brandi Carlile (1981–), American alternative country and folk rock singer-songwriter
1 – Ferron (1952–), Canadian folk singer and songwriter
2 – Brent Hawkes (1950–), Canadian pastor & LGBT rights activist
2 – Wentworth Miller (1972–), English-born American actor and screenwriter
2 – Zachary Quinto (1977–), American actor
2 – Marquis de Sade (1740–1814), French aristocrat, revolutionary politician, philosopher and writer
3 – Allen Ginsberg (1926–1997), American beat poet
3 – Josephine Baker (1906–1975), American dancer, singer and actress
3 – Anderson Cooper (1967–), American journalist, author, and television personality
3 – Alla Nazimova (1879–1945), Russian actress
4 – Val McDermid (1955–), Scottish suspense novel writer
5 – Lisa Cholodenko (1964–), American film and television writer-director
5 – Federico García Lorca (1898–1936), Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director
5 – Suze Orman (1951–), American financial advisor, author, columnist and TV host
5 – Troye Sivan (1995–), Australian actor and singer
5 – Gustáv Slamečka (1959–), Czech politician
5 – Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn and Taxis (1926–1990), German aristocrat and businessman
6 – Annie Adams Fields (1834-1915), American poet, essayist, memoirist, and biographer
6 – Sandra Bernhard (1955–), American comedian, actress, singer and writer
6 – Harvey Fierstein (1952–), American actor and playwright
6 – Violet Trefusis (1894–1972), English writer and socialite
7 – James Ivory (1928–), American film director
7 – Anne McClain (1979–), American engineer, military officer, and astronaut
8 – Kim Stolz (1983–), American model, TV personality, author and finance executive
8 – Marguerite Yourcenar (1903–1987), French novelist
9 – Parinya Charoenphol (1981–), Thai boxer, model and actress
9 – Bülent Ersoy (1952–), Turkish singer & actress
9 – Cole Porter (1891–1964), American composer and songwriter
10 – Maurice Sendak (1928–2012), American children's writer
10 – Dustin Lance Black (1974–), American screenwriter, director, producer, and LGBT rights activist
11 – Mario Silva (1966–), Portuguese-Canadian legal scholar and politician
11 – Renée Vivien (1877-1909), British poet
12 – Djuna Barnes (1892–1982), American writer
12 – Jim Nabors (1930–), American actor and singer
13 – Paul Lynde (1926–1982), American comedian and actor
14 – Paul O'Grady (1955–2023), British broadcaster, comedian and drag artist (Lily Savage)
14 – Boy George (1961–), British singer-songwriter
15 – Neil Patrick Harris (1973–), American actor, singer, director, and magician
15 – Bif Naked (1971–), Canadian singer-songwriter, actress and motivational speaker
16 – Lou Sullivan (1951-1991), American author and trans activist
16 – Jenny Shimizu (1967–), American model and actress
16 – Joe McElderry (1991–), British singer and model
17 – Clodovil Hernandes (1937–2009), Brazilian fashion stylist, television presenter, and politician
17 – Evelyn Irons (1900–2000), Scottish journalist and war correspondent
17 – Steven Davies (1986–), English cricketer
17 – Phyllida Lloyd (1957–), English theatre and film director
17 – Carl Van Vechten (1880–1964), American writer and photographer
19 – Elisabeth Marbury (1856–1933), theatrical/literary agent and author
20 – Allan Bell (1947–), Manx politician and Chief Minister of the Isle of Man
20 – E. Lynn Harris (1955–2009), American Author
21 – Meredith Baxter (1947–), American actress and producer
21 – Kate Brown (1960–), American politician and Governor of Oregon
21 – Lana Wachowski (1965–), American film director, screenwriter and producer
22 – Václav Fischer (1954–), Czech-German businessman and politician
22 – Jimmy Somerville (1961–), Scottish pop singer
23 – Alan Turing (1912–1954), English mathematician and computer scientist
24 – Stacy Sykora (1977–), retired American volleyball player
25 – George Michael (1963–2016), British singer-songwriter
25 – Larry Kramer (1935–), American playwright, novelist, and LGBT rights activist
26 – Sean Hayes (1970–), American actor and comedian
28 – Sunil Babu Pant (1972–), Nepalese politician and LGBT rights activist
28 – Jim Kolbe (1942–), American politician, Republican congressman (Arizona) (1985–2003)
28 – David Kopay (1942–), American football player
30 – Alan Joyce (1966–), Australian business executive and CEO of Qantas Airways

July

1 – Charles Laughton (1899–1962), English-American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director
1 – Louis Joseph, Duke of Vendôme (1654–1712), French military commander
1 – Orlando Cruz (1981–), Puerto Rican professional boxer
2 – Daniel Kowalski (1975–), Australian freestyle swimmer
2 – Liane de Pougy (1869–1950), French cabaret artist/dancer and courtesan
2 – Johnny Weir (1984–), American figure skater, 2008 World Bronze Medalist
2 – Sylvia Rae Rivera (1951–2002), Civil Rights activist who advocated for Transgender rights
4 – Stephen Boyd (1931–1977), British actor
4 – Steven Cojocaru (1970–), Canadian fashion critic/TV personality
5 – Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), French poet, artist, and director
5 – Megan Rapinoe (1985–), American professional soccer midfielder
5 – Hein Vos (1903–1972), Dutch politician and economist, first gay member of Cabinet of the Netherlands
6 – Merv Griffin (1925–2007), American television host, musician, actor, and media mogul
6 – Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), Mexican artist
7 – George Cukor (1899–1983), American film director
7 – Kirsten Vangsness (1972–), American actress
8 – Silvia Modig (1976–), Finnish politician, radio and TV journalist
9 – David Hockney (1937–), English painter and photographer
9 – Kelly McGillis (1957–), American actress
9 – Vanessa Selbst (1984–), American hedge fund manager and professional poker player
10 – Marcel Proust (1871–1922), French novelist
10 – Fiona Shaw (1958–), Irish actress and theatre-opera director
10 – Zoe Dunning (1963–), American retired naval officer, and LGBTQ activist
10 – Alexandra Hedison (1969–), American photographer and actress
10 – Angel Haze (1991–), American rapper and singer
11 – Giorgio Armani (1934–), Italian fashion designer
11 – Leisha Hailey (1971–), American actress and musician
11 – Dorothy Wilde (1895–1941), Anglo-Irish socialite, niece of Oscar Wilde
12 – Van Cliburn (1934–2013), American pianist
12 – Michelle Rodriguez (1978–), American actress
12 – Kyrsten Sinema (1976–), American congresswoman (Arizona)
13 – Mary Emma Woolley (1863–1947), American educator, peace activist & women's suffragist
14 – Randy Boissonnault (1970–), Canadian politician
14 – Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (1610–1670), Italian aristocrat
14 – Jane Lynch (1960–), American actress
15 – David Cicilline (1961–), American Democratic congressman (Rhode Island)
15 – Allison Brewer (1954–), Canadian social activist and politician
15 – Olly Alexander (1990–), British singer (Years & Years)
16 – Reinaldo Arenas (1943–1990), Cuban poet, novelist, and playwright
16 – Tony Kushner (1956–), American playwright and screenwriter
17 – Charles Lapointe (1944–), Canadian business executive and politician
18 – Elio Di Rupo (1951–), Prime Minister of Belgium
18 – Lillian Faderman (1940–), American scholar, historian and writer
19 – Joseph Hansen (1923–2004), American crime writer and poet
19 – Jaiyah Saelua (1988-), Samoan international football player
20 – Roberta Achtenberg (1950-), American federal politician & civil rights attorney
20 – Rokas Žilinskas (1972-2017), Lithuanian journalist and politician
21 – Rufus Wainwright (1973–), American/Canadian singer-songwriter
22 – Emily Saliers (1963–), American singer-songwriter and member of Indigo Girls
24 – Gus Van Sant (1952–), American director
24 – Anna Paquin (1982–), Canadian-New Zealander Actress
25 – Christine Quinn (1966–), American politician, former Speaker of the New York City Council
26 – Nikki Sinclaire (1968-), English politician, UK's first openly transgender parliamentarian
28 – Judy Grahn (1940–), American poet
28 – Imke Duplitzer (1975–), German épée fencer
29 – Dag Hammarskjöld (1905–1961), Swedish diplomat & 2nd Secretary-General of the U.N.
29 – Paul Taylor (1930–), American choreographer
30 – Sean Patrick Maloney (1966–), American Democratic congressman (New York)
30 – Pascal Smet (1967–), Belgian politician
31 – Susan Flannery (1939–), American actress
31 – Barbara Gittings (1932–2007), American gay rights activist

August

1 – Yves Saint Laurent (1936–2008), French fashion designer
2 – James Baldwin (1924–1987), American novelist
4 – Walter Pater (1839–1894), English essayist and art critic
4 – Marcus Urban (1971–), German footballer and diversity adviser
4 – Rudi van Dantzig (1933–2012), Dutch choreographer, ballet dancer, and writer
4 – Sapphire (1950–), American author & performance poet
5 – Heward Grafftey (1928–2008), Canadian politician and business executive
6 – Jim McGreevey (1957–), American seminarian & politician, former Governor of New Jersey (2002–2004)
6 – Carole Pope (1950–), Canadian rock singer-songwriter
6 – Andy Warhol (1928–1987), American painter, printmaker, and filmmaker
8 – Michael Urie (1980–), American actor, television producer, and director
9 – Michael Kors (1959–), American fashion designer
10 – Andrew Sullivan (1963–), English author and political commentator
11 – Quinn (1995–), Canadian professional soccer player, first transgender Olympic gold medalist
11 – Angus Wilson (1913–1991), English novelist and short story writer
12 – Gladys Bentley (1907–1960), American blues singer
12 – Cara Delevingne (1992–), English model and actress
12 – Merikukka Forsius (1972–), Finnish politician
12 – Radclyffe Hall (1880–1943), English writer and poet
13 – Gluck (1895–1978), English painter
13 – Herb Ritts (1952–2002), American fashion photographer
13 – Jennifer Pritzker (1950–), American investor, philanthropist, and former Lt. Col. in U.S. Army
13 – Domenico Dolce (1958–), Italian fashion designer (Dolce & Gabbana)
13 – Sam Champion (1961–), American TV personality and weather anchor
13 – Andrea Gibson (1975–), American spoken word poet
14 – Jill Bennett (1975–), American actress
14 – Horst P. Horst (1906–1999), German-American fashion photographer
14 – Mark Pocan (1964–), American Democratic congressman (Wisconsin)
16 – Rina Sawayama (1990–), Japanese singer, actress and model
18 – Marcel Carné (1906–1996), French film director
19 – Malcolm Forbes (1919–1990), American magazine publisher
19 – Renée Richards (1934–), American ophthalmologist, author and former professional tennis player
20 – Maria Louise Pool (1841–1898), American writer
21 – Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo, 21st Duchess of Medina Sidonia (1936–2008), Spanish aristocrat
21 – Miguel Vale de Almeida (1960–), Portuguese anthropologist, LGBT activist, professor, and politician
22 – Diana Nyad (1949–), American author, journalist, motivational speaker, and long-distance swimmer
24 – Stephen Fry (1957–), English actor, screenwriter, comedian, and television presenter
24 – Marsha P. Johnson (1945–1992) Gay Liberation Activist
25 – Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886), King of Bavaria
25 – Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990), American conductor, composer, music lecturer, and pianist
26 – Christopher Isherwood (1904–1986), English novelist
27 – Tom Ford (1961–), American fashion designer and film director
28 – Nancy Kulp (1921–1991), American actress
29 – Jean Lorrain (1855–1906), French poet, novelist, and dandy
29 – Meshell Ndegeocello (1968–), American singer-songwriter, rapper and musician
29 – Jeanette Winterson (1957–), English writer, broadcaster and activist
31 – Alex Blackwell (1983–), Australian cricketer

September

1 – Jeffrey Buttle (1982–), Canadian figure skater, 2008 World Champion
1 – Leslie Feinberg (1949–2014), American transgender activist and author
1 – Lily Tomlin (1939–), American actress, comedian, writer, and producer
2 – Ferdinand Karsch (1853–1936), German zoologist and sexologist
2 – Elizabeth Birch (1956–), American attorney, former corporate executive, and LGBTQ advocate
3 – Michael Huffington (1947–), American politician, former Republican congressman (California), and film producer
3 – Sarah Orne Jewett (1849–1909), American writer and poet
4 – Mary Renault (1905–1983), English novelist
5 – Freddie Mercury (1946–1991), British musician
6 – Jane Addams (1860–1935), social worker, writer, activist and first American woman to win Nobel Peace Prize
6 – Julien Green (1900–1998), American expatriate writer
6 – Sylvester (1947–1988) American singer
7 – Michael Feinstein (1956–), American singer and pianist
7 – Rudy Galindo (1969–), American figure skater, 1996 World Bronze Medalist
7 – Paul Iacono (1988–), American actor
7 – Valerie Taylor (1913–1997), American pulp fiction author
7 – Peter Wheatley (1947–), English Anglican bishop
7 – Evan Rachel Wood (1987–), American actress
8 – Dema Harshbarger (1884-1964), American talent manager and concert promoter
8 – Siegfried Sassoon (1886–1967), English poet, author, and soldier
8 – Mark Foley (1954–), American politician, former Republican congressman (Florida), and radio host
9 – Paul Goodman (1911–1972), American sociologist and poet
9 – John Curry (1949–1994), British figure skater, 1976 Olympic Champion
10 – Pope Julius III (1487-1555), Head of the Roman Catholic church, 1550-1555
10 – Alison Bechdel (1960–), American cartoonist
10 – H.D. (1886–1961), American poet, novelist, and memoirist
10 – Karl Lagerfeld (1933–2019), German fashion designer, artist, and photographer
11 – D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930), English novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, and literary critic
11 – Kristy McNichol (1962–), American actress
11 – Karel Kovář (Kovy) (1996–), Czech YouTube personality
12 – Leslie Cheung (1956–2003), Hong Kong film actor and musician
13 – Nell Carter (1948–2003), American actress and singer
13 – Claudette Colbert (1903–1996), French-American actress
14 – Rob McCall (1958–1991), Canadian ice dancer, 1988 Olympic Bronze Medalist
14 – Pier Vittorio Tondelli (1955–1991), Italian novelist
15 – Ann Bannon (1932–), American author
16 – Wilhelm von Gloeden (1856–1931), German photographer
18 – Trajan (53-117), Roman emperor
18 – Eugenia Rasponi (1873-1958), Italian aristocrat, suffragist, and businessperson
18 – Greta Garbo (1905–1990), Swedish actress
18 – Matěj Stropnický (1983–), Czech left-wing politician
19 – Brian Epstein (1934–1967), English music manager (The Beatles)
19 – Soni Wolf (1948–2018), American queer activist, and co-founder of Dykes on Bikes
19 – Tegan Quin (1980–), Canadian singer-songwriter-musician and member of indie rock duo Tegan and Sara
19 – Sara Quin (1980–), Canadian singer-songwriter-musician and member of indie rock duo Tegan and Sara
19 – Riyad Vinci Wadia (1967–2003), Indian independent filmmaker
21 – Anne Burrell (1969–), American chef and TV personality
21 - Billy Porter American actor, singer, writer, and director
21 – Fannie Flagg (1944–), American actress, comedian and author
21 – Philippe I, Duke of Orléans (1640–1701), younger brother of King Louis XIV
21 – Edgars Rinkēvičs (1973–), Latvian politician
23 – Manvendra Singh Gohil (1965–), Indian Prince
24 – William Dobell (1899–1970), Australian sculptor and painter
25 – Pedro Almodóvar (1949–), Spanish film director and producer
27 – Carrie Brownstein (1974–), American musician, writer and actress
28 – St. Vincent (1982–), American singer-songwriter and musician
29 – William Thomas Beckford (1760–1844), English novelist, travel writer, and also the richest commoner in England at the time
29 – Danica Roem (1984–), American journalist and politician, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates

October

1 – Klaus Wowereit (1953–), German politician and former Governing Mayor of Berlin
2 – Annie Leibovitz (1949–), American portrait photographer
3 – Erik Bruhn (1928–1986), Danish ballet dancer, choreographer, artistic director, actor, and author
3 – Eleonora Duse (1858–1924), Italian actress
3 – Gore Vidal (1925–2012), American author, essayist, and political activist
4 – Alan L. Hart (1890-1962), American physician, radiologist, tuberculosis researcher, and novelist
4 – Terri L. Jewell (1954-1995), American author, poet and Black lesbian activist
4 – Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (1942–), Icelandic politician, former Prime Minister of Iceland, world's first openly gay head of government
5 – Chevalier d'Éon (1728-1810), French diplomat, spy, and soldier
5 – John Addington Symonds (1840–1893), English poet and literary critic
6 – Bruno Balz (1902-1988), German songwriter
6 – Karol Szymanowski (1882–1937), Polish composer and pianist
7 – Dan Savage (1964–), American sex advice columnist
8 – Kristanna Loken (1979–), American model and actress
10 – Wade MacLauchlan (1954–), Canadian politician, Premier of Prince Edward Island
11 – Jerome Robbins (1918–1998), American theater producer, director, and choreographer
11 – Matt Bomer (1977–), American actor
11 – Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962), former First Lady of the United States and human rights activist
12 – Xulhaz Mannan (1976–2016), Bangladeshi magazine editor and LGBT activist
13 – Ian Thorpe (1982–), Australian freestyle swimmer, five-time Olympic Gold Medalist (2000 & 2004)
14 – Isaac Mizrahi (1961–), American fashion designer & TV presenter
14 – Ben Whishaw (1980–), English actor
15 – Michel Foucault (1926–1984), French philosopher
15 – Jenna Talackova, Canadian beauty pageant contestant, model and TV personality
16 – Oscar Wilde (1854–1900), Irish writer, poet, and aesthete
16 – Cressida Dick (1960–), British police commissioner
17 – Montgomery Clift (1920–1966), American actor
17 – Mark Gatiss (1966–), English actor, screenwriter and novelist
17 – Ryan McGinley (1977–), American photographer
17 – Laura Nyro (1947–1997), American songwriter, singer, and pianist
18 – Uzi Even (1940–), Israeli professor, former politician and first openly gay member of Israeli parliament
18 – Brittney Griner (1990–), American basketball player
18 – Martina Navratilova (1956–), American tennis player
19 – George Nader (1921–2002), American actor
19 – Robert Reed (1932–1992), American actor
20 – Arthur Rimbaud (1854–1891), French poet
21 – William Dale Jennings (1917–2000), American LGBT rights activist, playwright, and author
21 – Peter Mandelson (1953–), British Labour politician and former European Commissioner for Trade
21 – Megan Smith (1964–), American technology corporate executive, and former Chief Technology Officer of the United States (2014-2017)
21 – Andrew Scott (1976–), Irish actor
22 – Brian Boitano, American figure skater, 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist
22 – Saffron Burrows (1972–), English actress
22 – Lord Alfred Douglas (1870–1945), British poet and translator
22 – Marc Shaiman (1959–), American film/TV/theatre composer, lyricist & arranger
23 – Jean Acker (1893–1978), American actress
23 – Ireland Baldwin (1995–), American model
23 – Lilyan Tashman (1896–1934), American actress
24 – Prince Pierre, Duke of Valentinois (1895–1964), French aristocrat & Monegasque royalty
24 – August von Platen-Hallermünde (1796–1835), German poet
25 – Claude Cahun (1894–1954), French artist, photographer, and writer
25 – Chely Wright (1970–), American country singer-songwriter
26 – Liliane Maestrini (1987–), Brazilian beach volleyball player
26 – Glen Murray (1957–), Canadian politician, world's first openly gay mayor of a major city (Winnipeg, MB)
27 – Katherine Bradley (1846–1914), English poet
28 – Francis Bacon (1909–1992), Irish painter
28 – Caitlyn Jenner (1949–), American TV personality & Olympic Gold Medalist in Decathlon (1976)
28 – Frank Ocean (1987–), American singer-songwriter
29 – Michelle Brooke-Marciniak (1973–), American business executive and former WNBA basketball player
29 – Ann-Marie MacDonald (1958–), Canadian playwright, novelist, actress & broadcast journalist
30 – Timothy Findley (1930–2002), Canadian novelist & playwright
31 – Natalie Clifford Barney (1876–1972), American playwright, poet and novelist

November

1 – Tim Cook (1960–), American business executive, CEO of Apple Inc.
1 – Sophie B. Hawkins (1967–), American singer-songwriter and musician
1 – Tom Waddell (1937–1987), American decathlete & physician, founder of the Gay Games
2 – k.d. lang (1961–), Canadian singer-songwriter
2 – Luchino Visconti (1906–1976), Italian director
2 – Darren Young (1979–), American professional wrestler
3 – Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1571), Italian sculptor
3 – Miloš Havel (1899–1968), Czech film producer
4 – Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), American photographer
4 – Yemi A.D. (1981–), Czech choreographer, art director, performer, correspondent and artist
6 – Michael Cunningham (1952–), American novelist
6 – Torben Lund (1950–), Danish politician
6 – Philipp, Landgrave of Hesse (1896–1980), German aristocrat
7 – Agnès Maltais (1956–), Canadian politician
8 – Charles Demuth (1883–1935), American painter
8 – Judith Gough (1972–), British diplomat, and U.K. Ambassador to Sweden
8 – María Rachid (1974–), Argentinian politician, social leader and LGBTQ activist
9 – Ti-Grace Atkinson (1938–), American radical feminist author and philosopher
9 – Marie Dressler (1868–1934), Canadian-American actress
10 – Phyllis Lyon (1924–2020), American feminist and gay rights activist
10 – Heather Matarazzo (1982–), American actress
12 – Mary Baxter Ellis (1892-1968), British commanding officer of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY)
12 – Roland Barthes (1915–1980), French literary theorist and philosopher
13 – Rosie Jones (1959–), American golfer
14 – Adolf Brand (1874–1945), German gay rights advocate
14 – Aaron Copland (1900–1990), American composer, writer and conductor
14 – Louise Brooks (1906–1985), American dancer and actress
14 – Wendy Carlos (1939–), American composer and electronic musician
14 – Stefano Gabbana (1962–), Italian fashion designer (Dolce & Gabbana)
14 – Tomoya Hosoda (1991–), Japanese politician
15 – François Ozon (1967–), French film director and screenwriter
16 – Jamie Babbit (1970–), American film director, producer and screenwriter
16 – Glenn Burke (1952–1995), American Major League Baseball player
17 – Rock Hudson (1925–1985), American actor
17 – RuPaul (1960–), American drag queen, TV personality, singer, actor, author and model
18 – Christian Siriano (1985–), American fashion designer
19 – Jodie Foster (1962–), American actress, film director and producer
19 – Clifton Webb (1889–1966), American actor, dancer, and singer
19 – Timothy Conigrave (1959–1994), Australian actor, writer and activist
20 – Grace Darmond (1893–1963), Canadian-American actress
20 – Noel Mewton-Wood (1922–1953), Australian-born concert pianist
21 – Cherry Jones (1956–), American actress
21 – Laurier LaPierre (1929–2012), Canadian Senator, professor, broadcaster, journalist and author
22 – Benjamin Britten (1913–1976), English composer, conductor and pianist
22 – André Gide (1869–1951), French writer
22 – Billie Jean King (1943–), American former professional tennis player
23 – Virginia Prince (1912-2009), American pharmacologist, publisher, and transgender activist
23 – Robin Roberts (1960–), American TV broadcaster
24 – Jiří Pospíšil (1975–), Czech politician
25 – Rosa von Praunheim (1942–), German film director and gay rights activist
26 – John Amaechi (1970–), English retired basketball player
26 – Tammy Lynn Michaels (1974–), American actress
26 – Emma Portner (1994–), Canadian dancer and choreographer
27 – Antinous (111-130), Lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian
27 – Jani Toivola (1977), Finnish politician, actor, and dancer
28 – Rita Mae Brown (1944–), American writer and feminist
28 – Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632–1687), Italian-born French composer
29 – Public Universal Friend (1752-1819), American preacher

December

1 – Matthew Shepard (1976–1998), American student
1 – Takeda Shingen (1521-1573), Japanese daimyō and Buddhist monk
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
7 – Jane Castor (1960–), American politician and former police chief, Mayor of Tampa, Florida
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
15 – Nero (37-68), Roman emperor, 54-68 AD
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 – Jacqueline Wilson (1945–), English children's literature novelist
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 – Galba (3 BC-69 AD), Roman emperor, first in the Year of Four Emperors
24 – Brenda Howard (1946–2005), American LGBT activist
25 – Albert Cashier (1843-1915), Irish-American trans Union Army soldier
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
28 – Lili Elbe (1882-1931), Danish artist, subject of The Danish Girl novel/film
29 – Elsa Gidlow (1898–1986), Canadian-American poet, writer of first openly lesbian love poetry published in North America
29 – Billy Tipton (1914-1989), American jazz musician, bandleader, and talent broker
29 – Katherine Moennig (1977–), American actress
29 – Lilly Wachowski (1967–), American film director, screenwriter & producer
30 – Titus (31-81), Roman emperor, 79-81 AD.
30 – Paul Bowles (1910–1999), American expatriate composer, author, and translator
31 – Orry-Kelly (1897–1964), Australian costume designer
31 – Jennifer Higdon (1962–), American composer
31 – Diana Sacayán (1975–2015), Argentinian transgender activist

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