Brandon Teena, Tallulah Bankhead

Born: Brandon Teena (1972)
Died: Tallulah Bankhead (1968)

Born on this day

12DecBorn 197254th birthday

Brandon Teena

Brandon Teena's murder exposed anti-trans violence and a sheriff's failure to protect someone who had reported rape. The subsequent legal case made official conduct part of the public reckoning with his death.

Died on this day

12DecDied 196858th anniversary of death

Tallulah Bankhead

Tallulah Bankhead combined formidable stage work with a public personality that made sexual independence and extravagant wit part of her lasting reputation.