On this day
02
December

Jason Collins, Gianni Versace, Aaron Copland

Born: Jason Collins (1978), Gianni Versace (1946)
Died: Aaron Copland (1990)

Born on this day

02DecBorn 197848th birthday

Jason Collins

An NBA player whose decision to come out made a private truth a public milestone in men’s sport.

02DecBorn 194680th birthday

Gianni Versace

A fashion designer whose vivid clothes brought classical imagery, celebrity and sexuality onto the same stage.

Died on this day

02DecDied 199036th anniversary of death

Aaron Copland

His ballets and concert works helped define an American orchestral sound. He also made room for younger composers as a teacher, conductor and mentor.