Historical eventOctober 271992

Murder of Allen R. Schindler Jr.

United States Navy radioman Allen R. Schindler, Jr. is murdered by shipmate Terry M. Helvey for being gay, precipitating debate about gays in the military that results in the United States' "Don't ask, don't tell" military policy.

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When
Tuesday, October 27 199234 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1990s
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Dates: From 1992.

What happened

United States Navy radioman Allen R. Schindler, Jr. is murdered by shipmate Terry M. Helvey for being gay, precipitating debate about gays in the military that results in the United States' "Don't ask, don't tell" military policy.

October 27 through the years

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When did Murder of Allen R. Schindler Jr. happen?

October 27 1992 — 34 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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