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Birth
Born on May 22 in Woodmere, New York -
High School
Harvey Milk graduates from Bayshore High School. At this point he knows he's gay. -
College
Harvey Milk graduates from New York State College for Teachers. -
Navy
Milk serves in the Navy, achieving the rank of lieutenant, junior grade. -
Castro Camera
Opens Castro Camera in San Francsisco with partner Scott Smith -
Harvey vs. The Machine
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Save Our Children
Legislation was passed in Dade County, FL that restricted gay-rights. Protested hard by Harvey Milk, and other gay-rights activists. -
Supervisor Milk
Election Day. Milk won a place on the Board of Supervisors for San Francisco. -
Prop 6
Legislation aimed at gay teachers. Teachers could be fired if they were homosexual. -
Harvey Milk's Recording
Harvey Milk records a message after he is elected, only to be played in the event of his assassination. -
Assassination
Harvey Milk and Mayor Moscone were both assassinated by Supervisor Dan White.
