Events tagged with "gender identity"

Historical Events tagged with "gender identity"

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Christine Jorgensen's Groundbreaking Surgery Reported

December 1st, 1952 72 years ago

In December 1952, the New York Daily News published a front-page story about Christine Jorgensen, who had undergone sex reassignment surgery in Denmark. This marked the first time in the U.S. that a transgender person's surgical transition was widely reported, sparking public interest and discussion about gender identity. Jorgensen’s case was groundbreaking as it challenged conventional norms and highlighted the complexities of gender and sexuality.