Deaths on January 31

Rashad Khalifa

Died on January 31, 1990

Rashad Khalifa, Egyptian-American biochemist and academic (b. 1935)

Rashad Khalifa (Arabic: رشاد خليفة; November 19, 1935 – January 31, 1990) was an Egyptian-American biochemist, closely associated with the United Submitters International (USI), an offshoot of Quranist Islam. His teachings were opposed by Traditionalist Muslims and he was assassinated on January 31, 1990. He is also known for his claims regarding the existence of a Quran code, also known as Code 19.

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Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to the Gulf War.
8 Aug

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Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
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Saddam Hussein appears on Iraqi state television with a number of Western "guests" (actually hostages) to try to prevent the Gulf War.
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Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province.
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Deaths on January 31

Rashad Khalifa

Died on January 31, 1990

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