1991

The CDC reports that one million Americans are infected with HIV.

Kimberly Bergalis is reported to have been infected with HIV by her dentist.

Congress enacts the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Act of 1991 to provide housing assistance to people with HIV/AIDS.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson announces that he is infected with HIV.

The red ribbon is introduced as a symbol of hope and compassion in the face of AIDS.

WHO estimates that nearly 10 million people are infected with HIV worldwide.

Freddie Mercury dies of AIDS.

amfAR staff members John Baker and Terry Beirn die of AIDS.

U.S. YEAR-END STATISTICS

206,563 cases of AIDS reported to date
156,143 deaths