On this day
29
September

Caravaggio, W. H. Auden, FannyAnn Eddy

Born: Caravaggio (1571)
Died: W. H. Auden (1973), FannyAnn Eddy (2004)

Born on this day

29SepBorn 1571455th birthday

Caravaggio

His dramatic light and bodily realism transformed painting; the sensuality of his male figures also invites queer readings.

Died on this day

29SepDied 197353rd anniversary of death

W. H. Auden

One of the greatest poets of the 20th century wrote “Funeral Blues” – and shared his life for over thirty years with Chester Kallman.

29SepDied 200422nd anniversary of death

FannyAnn Eddy

A Sierra Leonean activist who insisted that LGBTQ people be seen and protected.