1991 Pandemics & Diseases Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 23 Mar Deadly Tornado Outbreak in Tennessee: A severe tornado outbreak strikes Tennessee, resulting in five fatalities and significant destruction across the state.
- 04 Nov Magic Johnson announces HIV diagnosis: On November 4, 1991, basketball star Magic Johnson publicly announced that he was HIV positive, shocking fans and the sports community. His announcement raised awareness about HIV/AIDS and helped to reduce stigma surrounding the disease. source: cnn.com
- 26 Nov New York high schools distribute condoms: New York City public high schools began distributing condoms to students as part of a new health education program aimed at preventing sexually transmitted diseases. source: nytimes.com
What happened in 1991?
Discover what the world looked like in 1991: