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Events on Saturday 20 May 1944 2
1944Deportation of the Crimean TatarsSoviet exile of an entire peopleThe NKVD deported the whole Crimean Tatar population of around 190,000 people to Uzbekistan and other regions within three days. A large share died from disease and starvation in the first years of exile. Crimean Tatars call the event Sürgünlik.
1944 – 2014Joe Cocker (1944-2014)Died 22 December 2014, aged 70Joe Cocker, the English singer known for his raspy voice and cover of "With a Little Help from My Friends" at Woodstock, died in Colorado. He had a string of hits over a five-decade career, including the Grammy-winning duet "Up Where We Belong." His performing style was widely imitated and celebrated.