1995

For the first time in the history of the epidemic, American AIDS deaths declined from the previous year - by 400 people.  

Scientists George Shaw and David Ho argued that HIV replication is continuous from the time of infection.  

Greg Louganis, an Olympic diving medallist, revealed that he had AIDS.  

The CDC labelled AIDS as the leading cause of death among Americans ages 25-44.  

The first protease inhibitor designed to block HIV from replicating - Invirase - was approved by the FDA.