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September 2-8, 1909. The "National Congress of Elbasan" was convened, a gathering of an all-Albanian character, which made important decisions regarding the spread of Albanian schools and other issues related to the national movement.

After the reaffirmation of Albania's independence through international acts in 1921, numerous discussions took place regarding the re-establishment of a national bank.

In the village of Malishevë in Gjilan, Abdullah Tahiri was born, a political activist, the first initiator for the organization of the Kosovo Liberation Army in Anamorava, and a martyr.

In Tirana, Aristotel Papa, a lyrical landscape painter of Albanian nature in the second half of the 20th century, passed away.

In Kuç, Abedin Nepravishta was born, a civil servant, prefect, and Mayor of Tirana (1933–1935 and 1937–1939).

In Shkodër, Father Donat Kurti was born, a distinguished Catholic cleric, scholar, ethnographer, and folklorist.

Prince Vidi (Wilhelm Wied) was forced to leave Albania.

The Albanian forces triumphantly entered the city of Vlorë, which had been emptied of occupying troops.

In Dukagjin, Ndrekë Luca was born, an actor of theater and cinematography, People's Artist.

Kahreman Ylli, an activist of the antifascist movement, participant in the National Liberation Anti-Fascist War, high-ranking state official and member of the Party of Labor of Albania, and Teacher of the People, has passed away.