Drexel hosts Philly's first National Coming Out Day, 1988 October 9, 2009 The first National Coming Out Day was organized by the Human Rights Campaign on October 11, 1988. Philadelphia activists celebrated on October 22 with a day-long series of performances and workshops. Click the image below to read the Triangle's 1988 report on the event, and read about the history of National Coming Out Day from the Human Rights Campaign. Topical Tags: The Triangle Archives