Deaths on June 2

Anjan Das

Died on June 2, 2014

Anjan Das, Indian director and producer (b. 1951)

Anjan Das (17 November 1949 – 2 June 2014) was a critically acclaimed Indian film director. He was known for creating "Poetry on Celluloid", a tag that was designated by the critics post his lyrical masterpiece Saanjhbatir Roopkathara (Strokes & Silhouettes, 2002). He was awarded the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare for Faltu (The Saga of Ranirghat, 2006). His films won numerous Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards and were regularly showcased at A-list film festivals all over the world.

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Events on 2014

18 Mar

Treaty on the Adoption of the Republic of Crimea to Russia
The parliaments of Russia and Crimea sign an accession treaty.
21 Apr

Flint water crisis
The American city of Flint, Michigan switches its water source to the Flint River, beginning the ongoing Flint water crisis which has caused lead poisoning in up to 12,000 people, and 15 deaths from Legionnaires disease, ultimately leading to criminal indictments against 15 people, five of whom have been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
9 Aug

Shooting of Michael Brown
Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer after reportedly assaulting the officer and attempting to steal his weapon, sparking protests and unrest in the city.
18 Sep

Scottish independence referendum, 2014
Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom.
30 Oct

International recognition of the State of Palestine
Sweden is the first European Union member state to officially recognize the State of Palestine.

Deaths on June 2

Anjan Das

Died on June 2, 2014

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Events on 2014

Treaty on the Adoption of the Republic of Crimea to Russia

Flint water crisis

Shooting of Michael Brown

Scottish independence referendum, 2014

International recognition of the State of Palestine