1987

The Simpsons cartoon first appears as a series of shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show.

Canada introduces the one dollar coin, nicknamed the 'Loonie.

New Zealand creates the Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act, a first worldwide.

AIDS Vancouver's first Executive Director, Bob Tive is fired for statements he made without AIDS Vancouver's board's sanctioning.

The provincial government introduces Bill 34, a legislation that calls for quarantining of people with AIDS. 'Quarantine Plan for AIDS'

Kevin Brown attends the 3rd annual International Conference on AIDS. This marks the first time a person with AIDS particioated in this conference.

McLaren Housing is founded, providing affordable housing for those affected by HIV/AIDS.

AZT is approved by the US FDA for use in HIV/AIDS treatment, but remains widely unavailable in developing countries, especially in Africa were the need is greatest.

US immigration bans people with HIV/AIDS.

'And the Band Plaved On' written by Randy Shilts, is published.

U.S. President Ronald Reagan for the first time publicly uses the word AIDS. five vears after its discoverv.

FDA begins stricter testing to prove efficacy of condom usage in the prevention of STls and HIV/AIDS.

AZT costs $10,000 per vear, the most expensive drug in historv.

Needle exchange programs are piloted for the first time in the UK.

A controversial TV commercial in Australia airs.

AZT becomes legally accessible in Canada.

The Toronto People with AIDS Foundation (TPWAF) is formed.

16 out of their 20 staff members from Toronto People With AIDS Foundation tragically pass away.