Christine Jorgensen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Christine Jorgensen

first American to become widely known for having sex reassignment surgery

Date of Birth: 30-May-1926

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, United States

Date of Death: 03-May-1989

Profession: actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Christine Jorgensen (May 30, 1926 – May 3, 1989) was an American transgender woman who was the first person to become widely known in the United States for having sex reassignment surgery.
Jorgensen grew up in the Bronx, New York City.
Shortly after graduating from high school in 1945, she was drafted into the U.S.
Army during World War II.
After her military service, she attended several schools and worked; it is during this time she learned about sex reassignment surgery.
Jorgensen traveled to Europe, and in Copenhagen, Denmark, obtained special permission to undergo a series of operations starting in 1952.She returned to the United States in the early 1950s and her transition was the subject of a New York Daily News front-page story.
She became an instant celebrity, known for her directness and polished wit, and used the platform to advocate for transgender people.
She also worked as an actress and nightclub entertainer and recorded several songs.