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Birth Of Charles Perkins
He was born in the town of Alice Springs, Australia, on June 16, 1936. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Charles Perkins' Soccer Debut
He represented the football club, 'Port Thistle', in Adelaide. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
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Charles Perkins' New Team
He represented a minor English football team called 'Bishop Auckland F.C.' from 1957-1959 before going back to Australia. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Charles Perkins Gets Married
Charles got married to Eileen Munchenberg, who was born in Germany. They had three children, Adam, Rachel, and Hetti. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Involvement with Aboriginal independence movement
Perkins got involved with the independence movement of the Aboriginals against the white Australians. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Freedom Rides
Perkins led the Freedom Rides in 1965 to tour suburban regions in Australia, intending to expose the racial discrimination that the Aboriginals faced in their lives in the country. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Perkins Receives Degree
Perkins earned his Bachelor's degree in Arts from the University of Sydney. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Perkins Public Poll
A public poll, initiated by Perkins as the head of Foundation for Aboriginal Affairs, saw more than 90% of participants voting in favour of the tribes. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Appointed As A Senior Research Officer
In 1981, Perkins was appointed by the Office of Aboriginal Affairs as a Senior Research officer. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
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Chairman of Aboriginal Development Commission
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Appointed Vice-President of the Australian Soccer Federation and the Chairman of Indoor Soccer Federation
In 1987, he became the Vice-President of the 'Australian Soccer Federation', and the Chairman of 'Indoor Soccer Federation'. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Charles awarded Officer of the Order
In 1987, Charles was awarded the rank of 'Officer of the Order' by the Government of Australia. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Aboriginal of the Year
The 'National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee' ('NAIDOC') named this activist the 'Aboriginal of the Year', in 1993. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Australia's Football Hall of Fame
As recognition of his contribution to soccer, Charles was included Australia's 'Football Hall of Fame' in 2000. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline -
Charles Perkins' Death
Charles Perkins passed away due to kidney failure on October 18, 2000, in Sydney, Australia. http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/charles-perkins-6074.php#timeline