Births on May 12

Thomas Dooley

Born on May 12, 1961

Thomas Dooley, German-American soccer player and manager

Thomas Dooley (born May 12, 1961) is an American former soccer player. He played as a defender and defensive midfielder and was a long-time member and former captain of the United States national team. Dooley served as the head coach of the Philippines national team from 2014 to 2018.

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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 May 12

Thomas Dooley

Born on May 12, 1961

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Events on 1961

Charles de Gaulle

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Fidel Castro

NATO

Agent Orange