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The French painter Léon Gérôme, one of the greatest masters of the 19th century, created the composition titled *"Albanians Playing Chess,"* executed in oil.

Marigo Pozio, an activist of the national liberation movement and social progress, was born in Hoçisht, Korçë. In 1904, she settled in Vlorë, where she worked for the promotion and maintenance of Albanian schools to foster national consciousness.

Dalip Merlika, a nationalist and military figure, was born in Krujë.

Qemal Haxhihasani, a collector and researcher of folklore, philologist, and professor, has passed away.

Kolë Kaftalli, an actor at the “Migjeni” Theater in Shkodër and in Albanian cinema, as well as a renowned director of the Albanian stage, was born in Shkodër.

Luan Myftiu, a writer, translator, and teacher, was born in Berat.

Aristotel Papa, a lyrical landscape artist of Albanian nature in the second half of the 20th century, was born in Përmet.

Zef Benusi, a judge, prosecutor, and Minister of Education and Culture (July-September 1943), was born in Shkodër.

Zef Jubani, a prominent activist and ideologue of the National Renaissance, has passed away.

Vasil Shanto, an activist in the communist and anti-fascist movement, participant in the National Liberation Anti-Fascist War, and People's Hero, was killed in the village of Gril, Shkodër, while fighting against Nazi forces.