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Events on Thursday 7 November 1991 1
1991Magic Johnson Announces He Is HIV-PositiveNBA star's disclosure reshapes public understanding of HIV/AIDSNBA star Magic Johnson announced his retirement from basketball after testing positive for HIV, becoming one of the most prominent public figures to disclose the diagnosis. His announcement drew global attention to HIV/AIDS and helped counter stigma surrounding the disease. Johnson went on to become a prominent HIV/AIDS advocate.