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At Klemnet Miraj was born in Selcë of Kelmendi, a Catholic cleric and director of the Archaeological Museum.

The First Arbëresh Congress for the language convened, an assembly of the Arbëresh of Italy at the end of the 19th century, aimed at coordinating the efforts of patriots regarding issues of the Albanian language and the struggle for the Independence of Albania.

In Cairo, the first issue of the magazine "Toska" (1901–1902) was published, a political, social, cultural, and literary magazine; some of the writings were in French.

In Korçë, the Artistic Society "Band of Freedom" was established, one of the first artistic societies formed on the eve of Independence.

In Shkodër, the first issue of the newspaper "Hylli i Dritës" was published (1913–1914; 1921–1924; 1930–1944; 1993–1997), a monthly cultural and literary magazine of the Catholic clergy of the Franciscan Order.

Petrit Radovicka, an engineer in hydropower, professor, academic, and Hero of Socialist Labor, was born in Leskovik.

Dom Marin Shkurti, a martyr of the Catholic Church, was born in Samrish, Dajçi of the Buna River.

Jusuf Gërvalla, a writer, activist for the national cause, and Hero of Kosovo, was born in Dubovik, Deçan (Kosovo).

At Mati Prenushi, a martyr of the Catholic Church, was born in Shkodër.

At Bernardin Palaj, a martyr of the Catholic Church, was born in Shkodër.