This Day in Queer History

On this day in 1888, film star Maurice Chevalier was born in Paris. The beloved French entertainer, known for his boater hat and tuxedo, maintained a long-term relationship with his valet Felix Paquet.

On this day in 1946, Minnie Bruce Pratt was born. An educator, activist, and essayist, she co-founded the WomonWrites conference and spent her life with author Leslie Feinberg, whom she married in 2011.

On this day in 1964, Chip Kidd was born. The celebrated graphic designer and author created the iconic covers for Jurassic Park and Batman: Black and White, leaving his mark on American visual culture.

On this day in 1970, the Kinks' 'Lola,' a song about a man falling for a cross-dresser, entered the Billboard Top 40 where it stayed for 12 weeks. Gender-bending went mainstream.

On this day, Edie Windsor died at 88. Her Supreme Court case overturned the Defense of Marriage Act, granting federal recognition to same-sex marriages. Born from love for her late wife Thea Spyer, her courage changed history.