On this day
09
April

Lil Nas X, Phyllis Lyon

Born: Lil Nas X (1999)
Died: Phyllis Lyon (2020)

Born on this day

09AprBorn 199927th birthday

Lil Nas X

He came out while his song “Old Town Road” was number one – and then made pop’s most provocative queer music videos.

Died on this day

09AprDied 20206th anniversary of death

Phyllis Lyon

With Del Martin she founded America’s first lesbian organisation – and after 55 years together, they were the first couple to marry in San Francisco.