Births on August 22

Roland Orzabal

Born on August 22, 1961

Roland Orzabal, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer

Roland Orzabal (born Roland Jaime Orzabal de la Quintana; 22 August 1961) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, and author. He is best known as a co-founder of Tears for Fears, of which he is the main songwriter and joint vocalist, but he has also achieved success as a producer of artists such as Oleta Adams. In 2014, Orzabal published his first novel.

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Events on 1961

8 Jan

Charles de Gaulle
In France a referendum supports Charles de Gaulle's policies in Algeria.
16 Apr

Fidel Castro
In a nationally broadcast speech, Cuban leader Fidel Castro declares that he is a Marxist-Leninist and that Cuba is going to adopt Communism.
1 May

Fidel Castro
The Prime Minister of Cuba, Fidel Castro, proclaims Cuba a socialist nation and abolishes elections.
25 Jul

NATO
In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO.
10 Aug

Agent Orange
First use in Vietnam War of the Agent Orange by the U.S. Army.

Births on August 22

Roland Orzabal

Born on August 22, 1961

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Charles de Gaulle

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Fidel Castro

NATO

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