Parinya Charoenphol, Bülent Ersoy, Lynn Conway, Philippe d’Orléans
Born: Parinya Charoenphol (1981), Bülent Ersoy (1952)
Died: Lynn Conway (2024), Philippe d’Orléans (1701)
Born on this day
09JunBorn 198145th birthday
Parinya Charoenphol
She fought her way to the top of Thai boxing wearing make-up – to pay for her gender-affirming surgery.
09JunBorn 195274th birthdayBülent Ersoy
Turkey’s “Diva” sustained a major musical career despite a performance ban and years without legal recognition as a woman.
Died on this day
09JunDied 20242nd anniversary of death
Lynn Conway
IBM fired her for transitioning in 1968 – she went on to revolutionise microchip design and became a role model for trans engineers.
09JunDied 1701325th anniversary of deathPhilippe d’Orléans
The Sun King’s brother wore dresses and make-up and lived openly with his male lover at Versailles – protected by his rank.