National Breast Cancer Coalition founded for breast cancer research. Episcopal Church ordains Elizabeth Carl, a lesbian living openly with a female partner. Karen Thompson granted guardianship of disabled partner Sharon Kowalski. Minnesotan Lois Jenson files nation's first hostile environment sexual harassment lawsuit, against Eveleth Mines. Medal of Technology awarded to Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper.
Hooters is fastest-growing restaurant chain in America.
First Promise Keepers conference is held. Neurosurgeon Frances Conley resigns from Stanford Medical School faculty to protest rampant sexual harassment. She rescinds resignation when dean appoints panel to investigate. Following a lawsuit, American Airlines eliminates weight rules for flight attendants. Minnesota Supreme Court is first national institution of law with female majority.