 Today is National HIV Testing Day. Over a million Americans currently living with the virus, which was first observed back in 1981. National HIV Testing Day was started in 1995 to encourage people to get tested for the virus, know their status, and get treatment. Information about free testing can be found at HIV.gov. The state of Vermont has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of a man who was charged with a crime for flipping off a state trooper.