Harvey Milk was an American politician and LGBTQ+ rights activist, born on May 22, 1930, in New York City. He became one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. Milk was known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and his efforts to promote equality and acceptance in society. Tragically, Harvey Milk's life was cut short when he was assassinated on November 27, 1978, along with San Francisco Mayor George Moscone. His legacy continues to inspire movements for LGBTQ+ rights, and he is remembered as a symbol of hope and courage in the fight for equality.