when did milk die

The phrase “when did milk die” most likely refers to Harvey Milk , the pioneering gay‑rights activist and politician, not to the beverage.

When Harvey Milk died

Harvey Milk was assassinated on November 27, 1978 , in San Francisco City Hall, along with Mayor George Moscone, by former supervisor Dan White. He was 48 years old at the time.

Context behind the question

• Milk was one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States, serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

• His killing became a major moment in LGBTQ+ history and helped galvanize activism around gay rights and anti‑violence efforts.

Quick reference

Topic| Detail
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Person| Harvey Milk (American politician and gay‑rights activist) 15
Date of death| November 27, 1978 13
Place of death| San Francisco City Hall, California 37
Cause of death| Assassination by Dan White 37

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