This Day in Queer History

On this day in 1878, Mrs. Nash, a beloved army laundress married to multiple men, passed away. Upon her death, a secret was revealed: Mrs. Nash was assigned male at birth, captivating the entire nation.

On this day, Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring premiered in Washington, D.C. The gay composer wrote it in New Jersey where he lived with his partner Victor Kraft, creating one of America's most beloved works.

On this day, Quebec's first gay civil rights group, the ADGQ, was formed, marking the beginning of organized LGBTQ+ advocacy in the province.

On this day, New Ways Ministry announced it would challenge the Vatican's call to bar gays and lesbians from becoming adoptive parents, teachers, and coaches. Three Catholic bishops led the effort, and 1,500 lay persons signed on.

On this day, Apple CEO Tim Cook came out as gay, becoming the first openly gay chief executive on the Fortune 500 list. His public declaration brought unprecedented LGBTQ+ visibility to the top of corporate America.