How Harvey Milk Died: The Core Facts
Harvey Milk was assassinated on November 27, 1978, in San Francisco. Dan White, a former city supervisor and Milk political rival, entered City Hall, shot Milk in the head at close range, and also killed Mayor George Moscone. Milk was 48. White was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, sparking the White Night riots. This verified summary anchors ongoing discussion about his legacy, assassination context, and influence on LGBTQ civil rights.
