This
list of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (
LGBT)
firsts by year denotes pioneering LGBT endeavors organized chronologically.
Openly LGBT people remain a
demographic minority in most places. In areas that historically are not known for having (or being friendly to) LGBT people who do not remain
closeted, a "first" can make it easier for other openly LGBT persons to enter the field or for those who are closeted to
come out. Openly LGBT people being visible in society affects
societal attitudes toward homosexuality, bisexuality, and the transgender community on a wider level.