Deaths on February 22

Oskar Kokoschka

Died on February 22, 1980

Oskar Kokoschka, Austrian painter, poet and playwright (b. 1886)

Oskar Kokoschka (1 March 1886 – 22 February 1980) was an Austrian artist, poet, playwright, and teacher best known for his intense expressionistic portraits and landscapes, as well as his theories on vision that influenced the Viennese Expressionist movement.

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26 Jan

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Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.
2 Feb

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Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
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The African National Congress in South Africa publishes a call to fight from their imprisoned leader Nelson Mandela.
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Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
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Pope John Paul II shakes hands with the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City.

Deaths on February 22

Oskar Kokoschka

Died on February 22, 1980

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