09-24-2013 The U.S. Senate made history by voting to confirm Todd Hughes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Hughes was confirmed 98 to 0 and is…
09-23-1949 Bruce Springsteen – Born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He is known as “the Boss.” He is an American singer-songwriter and humanitarian. Springsteen has been an outspoken advocate for…
09-23-1999 September 23 is Celebrate Bisexuality Day (often abbreviated CBD), an international awareness day that is also referred to as Bi Visibility Day and Bisexual Pride Day. Three bisexual advocates–Wendy…
09-22-1958 Joan Jett – Born in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. She is an American rock guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and occasional actress, best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts,…
09-22-2021 Elvira (Cassandra Peterson) comes out as a lesbian. She has been in a 19-year relationship with Teresa “T” Wierson. Because her Elvira brand was so tied to being…
09-21-1945 Kay Ryan – Born in San Jose, California. She is an American poet and educator. She was the 16th United States Poet Laureate and won the Pulitzer Prize for…
09-21-1998 Will & Grace first airs on NBC. It ran for a total of eight seasons, ending on May 18, 2006. It was, during its original run, the most successful…
09-20-365 BC – 06-10/11- 323 BC Alexander the Great – The Greek King of Macedonia. Born in Pella, capital of the Kingdom of Macedon (Macedonia). He succeeded his father, Philip…
09-20-2011 The policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is history. “As of September 20, service members will no longer be forced to hide who they are in order to serve…
09-19-1934 Brian Epstein – Born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He was an English music entrepreneur, best known for managing the Beatles. Epstein first discovered the Beatles in November 1961, during…