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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.
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There is enormous, heartbreaking evidence that civil unions are not equal to marriage. |
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—Kevin Cathcart
Federico García Lorca (5 June 1898 – 19 August 1936), one of Spain's most prominent poets to this day, was also a dramatist and theater director. He achieved international recognition as an emblematic member of the Generation of '27. His poetry collections include Canciones ("Songs", 1927) and Romancero Gitano ("Gypsy Ballads", 1928), the latter being his best-known book. García Lorca is thought to be one of the many thousands who were executed by Fascists at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War.
- 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 – 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
- 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 – Edward Albee (1928-), American playwright
- 12 – Vaslav Nijinsky (1890–1950), Russian ballet dancer and choreographer
- 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 – Donal Óg Cusack (1977–), Irish hurling goalkeeper
- 16 – Jon Hinson (1942-1995), American politician, former Republican congressman (Mississippi) from 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
- 21 – Rosie O'Donnell (1962–), American 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
- 25 – Elton John (1947–), English singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist
- 27 – Margarethe Cammermeyer (1942-), Norwegian-American colonel, nurse and gay rights activist
- 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) from 1981 - 2013
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