Witness History: Archive 2012 - First Successful Sex Change

It is 60 years since newspapers in the US announced the successful operation of Christine Jorgensen. Once a soldier called George, she transformed herself into a woman and a glamorous Hollywood star.

Published on Friday, 30th November 2012.

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