What Happened on October 5, 2014

Historical Events

Bianchi's Horror Crash

French F1 driver Jules Bianchi collides with recovery vehicle during Japanese Grand Prix, dies 10 months later; first F1 death due to racing accident in 21 years (Ayrton Senna 1994)

Rabbitohs Win NRL

Russell Crowe owned South Sydney Rabbitohs beat Canterbury Bulldogs, 30-6 to break 43 year drought and win National Rugby League (Australia) Premiership


Famous Deaths

  • Geoffrey Holder, Trinidadian-American actor, choreographer, singer, director and painter (Annie; The Wiz), dies at 84
  • Yuri "Petrovich" Lyubimov, Soviet and Russian director (Taganka Theatre), dies at 97
Died in 2014 2014 Highlights

About October 5, 2014

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor