1992 Death Olivier Messiaen, French composer (St. Francois d'Assise), dies at 83 1992 Death Olivier Messiaen, French composer, dies at 83 1946 Birthday Janice Giteck, born in Hicksville, New York, composer, influenced by world music, American Indian music, studied with Olivier Messiaen 1935 Death Paul A Dukas, French composer/tutor of Messiaen (Velleda), dies at 69 1908 Birthday Olivier Messiaen, born in Avignon, France, composer, L'Ame en Bourgeon
