: In 1931, Dora Richter became the first known transgender woman to undergo vaginoplasty. In 1952, Christine Jorgensen became a global household name as the first American to have sex reassignment surgery, significantly increasing trans visibility.

Gender variance has existed throughout history, from ancient "third gender" figures to modern activists.

Language in the LGBTQ+ community is evolving to be more inclusive and respectful. LGBTQ Community | Definition, Meaning, & Flag - Britannica

: Before the famous 1969 Stonewall Riots , trans people and drag queens fought back against police harassment at the 1959 Cooper Do-nuts riot in Los Angeles.