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This month in 1864, Sir Roger Casement was born in Ireland. A diplomat turned Irish nationalist, his homosexuality was used against him at his treason trial. Despite this, he remains a celebrated human rights pioneer.
This month, Lily Tomlin was born. The openly lesbian comedian and actress, from Laugh-In to Grace and Frankie, won a Tony for a show written by her wife Jane Wagner and received the Mark Twain Prize for humor.
On this day in 1935, Jim Morris was born. The openly gay African American bodybuilder won titles over a thirty-year career, served as Elton John's personal bodyguard, and became a vegan advocate who defied stereotypes until his death at 80.