Deaths on January 31

Abdirizak Haji Hussein

Died on January 31, 2014

Abdirizak Haji Hussein, Somalian politician, 4th Prime Minister of Somalia (b. 1924)

Abdirizak Haji Hussein (Somali: Cabdirisaaq Xaaji Xuseen; Arabic: عبد الرزاق حاجي حسين‎; 24 December 1924 – 31 January 2014) was a Somali diplomat and politician. He was the Prime Minister of Somali Republic from 14 June 1964 to 15 July 1967. From 1975 to early 1980, he also served as the country's ambassador to the United Nations. A former Secretary General of the Somali Youth League, Hussein played a leading role in the nation's early civilian administration.

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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 January 31

Abdirizak Haji Hussein

Died on January 31, 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