National Coming Out Day

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What day is National Coming Out Day?

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Oct. 11

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When was the first National Coming Out Day?

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1988

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Who are the founders of National Coming Out Day?

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Robert Eichberg and Jean O’Leary

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What are the goals of National Coming Out Day?

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To support anyone coming out of the closet, reduce homophobia, and raise awareness of queer issues.

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How many non-LGBTQ+ people said they knew someone who is gay in 2006?

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70%

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How many non-LGBTQ+ people said they knew someone who is gay in 2016?

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87%

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How many non-LGBTQ+ people said they knew someone who is gay in 2025?

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63%

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Younger queer people tend to say they came out at an earlier age compared to their older counterparts.

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True

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Which identity is the most likely to say they haven’t come out to any of their family or friends? Options: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender

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Bisexual

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What was the first major studio film to feature a gay teenager coming out?

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Love, Simon