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Prenkë Jakova, a composer and People's Artist, passed away.

Pashko Vasa, a writer and one of the ideologues of the National Renaissance, was born in Shkodër.

Mine Peza (1875–1942), a participant in the antifascist movement and the first female martyr of the National Anti-Fascist Liberation War in Tirana, was severely wounded and passed away. She is remembered as a Heroine of the People.

Jup Kazazi, a political activist, minister of the Fascist Party in Mustafa Kruja's government, and a leader of the National Front, committed suicide in Shkodër.

The XXII Assault Brigade of the Albanian National Liberation Army was formed in Pezë.

Andrea Varfi, a writer, publicist, and translator, passed away.

In Melçan, Korçë, Safet Butka, a professor, nationalist, and opponent of communism, was killed. He was the son of the patriot Sali Butka.

Çerçiz Topulli, a patriot and activist of the National Renaissance, leader of the armed struggle of the bands for the national liberation of the country, was born in Gjirokastër. He is honored as a People's Hero.

Joseph J. DioGuardi, a former American congressman of Arbëresh descent, was born in New York, USA.

Branko Merxhani, a publicist and sociologist, passed away in Turkey.