Deaths on January 13

Andre Kostelanetz

Died on January 13, 1980

Andre Kostelanetz, Russian-American conductor (b. 1901)

Andre Kostelanetz (Russian: Абрам Наумович Костелянец; December 22, 1901 – January 13, 1980) was a Russian-born American popular orchestral music conductor and arranger who was one of the major exponents of popular orchestra music.

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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 January 13

Andre Kostelanetz

Died on January 13, 1980

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