Deaths on July 9

David Azrieli

Died on July 9, 2014

David Azrieli, Polish-Canadian businessman and philanthropist (b. 1922)

David Joshua Azrieli, (Hebrew: דוד יהושע עזריאלי; 10 May 1922 – 9 July 2014) was a Canadian real estate tycoon, developer, designer, architect, and philanthropist. With an estimated net worth of US$3.1 billion as of March 2013, Azrieli was ranked by Forbes as the ninth wealthiest Canadian and 401st in the world.Azrieli established the Azrieli Foundation in 1989, and on his passing, bequeathed the bulk of his estate to the Foundation.

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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 July 9

David Azrieli

Died on July 9, 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