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1981

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June 5. The CDC publishes in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly (MMWR) a report of five cases of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) This link opens a new window among previously healthy gay young men in Los Angeles. Afterward additional cases were reported from New York City, San Francisco, and other cities. (MMWR, June 5, 1981 / Vol. 30/ No. 21)

July 5. The New York Times publishes its first article on AIDS, Rare Cancer Seen in 41 Homosexuals Icon for showing that the link opens a new window.

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   This timeline has been prepared by Nancy A. Carter from GBGM resources, her personal archives, the New York Times, the CDC, UNAIDS and other sources. Please send additions and corrections to her at ncarter@gbgm-umc.org.

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