In the hall of the "17 Nëntori" cinema in Tirana, the process known as the "Trial of the Deputies" took place. This was one of the true massacres following a swift trial aimed at eliminating the political elite and potential opponents of the communist regime.
In the village of Shën Mitri (Italian: San Demetrio Corone) in Calabria, Damiano Guagliardi was born. He was an essayist, writer, and one of the greatest activists for the Arbëresh issue in Italy.
In the village of Shën Mitri (Italian: San Demetrio Corone) in Calabria, Pino Cacozza (Giuseppe Cacozza - Zef Kakoca) was born. He was an Arbëresh poet and singer-songwriter.