The Archaeological Museum of Tirana was opened, marking the first museum established after World War II, during which the last remaining museum institutions were destroyed.
The first issue of the newspaper "Gazeta e re" (1928–1929), a daily publication covering political, social, literary, and cultural topics, was released.
In Sofia, Bulgaria, the first issue of the newspaper "Drita" (1901–1908), a biweekly publication focused on political, social, cultural, and literary topics, was released.
Misto Mame, a participant in the Anti-Fascist National Liberation War and one of the first leaders and organizers of the Communist Youth, was a Hero of the People who was killed in an effort against the fascists in Tirana.
