Birthdate: May 30, 1926
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: May 3, 1989
Christine Jorgensen was a well-known American actress, singer, recording artist, and transgender activist. She gained fame for being the first person in the U.S. to undergo sex reassignment surgery. Jorgensen served in the U.S. Army during World War II before embarking on a photography career that took her to Europe. It was in Copenhagen, Denmark, where she underwent a series of operations. Her return to the U.S. in the 1950s captured media attention, propelling her to celebrity status as she advocated for transgender rights.
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