Deaths on October 14

Gerry Studds

Died on October 14, 2006

Gerry Studds, American educator and politician (b. 1937)

Gerry Eastman Studds (; May 12, 1937 – October 14, 2006) was an American Democratic Congressman from Massachusetts who served from 1973 until 1997. He was the first openly gay member of Congress. In 1983 he was censured by the House of Representatives after he admitted to a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old page.

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Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces Iran's claim to have successfully enriched uranium.
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Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
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Deaths on October 14

Gerry Studds

Died on October 14, 2006

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