Deaths on October 5

Yuri Lyubimov

Died on October 5, 2014

Yuri Lyubimov, Russian actor and director (b. 1917)

Yuri Petrovich Lyubimov (Russian: Ю́рий Петро́вич Люби́мов; 30 September [O.S. 17 September] 1917 – 5 October 2014) was a Soviet and Russian stage actor and director associated with the internationally renowned Taganka Theatre, which he founded in 1964. He was one of the leading names in the Russian theatre 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 October 5

Yuri Lyubimov

Died on October 5, 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