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In the mountainous region of Dukagjin (the Shkodër district), the 'Dukagjin Uprising' broke out, an anti-government uprising of the Northerners due to the difficult economic situation.

Bedri Dedja, an educator and psychologist, historian of Albanian education, writer, theorist and critic of children's literature, and academic, was born in Korçë.

Amik Kasoruho, a writer, publicist, and translator, was born in Tirana.

In Symizë of Fratar (Mallakastër), Gjokë Doçi, a participant in the National Liberation Anti-Fascist War and a People's Hero, was killed while fighting against the Nazi forces.

Nako Spiru, a political activist and one of the main leaders of the National Liberation Anti-Fascist War, of the Albanian Communist Party, of the Albanian Communist Youth, and of the Albanian state after liberation, committed suicide.

The "Albanian Spelling Congress" a nationwide scientific gathering, was held in Tirana.

Dom Luigj Kçira, a Catholic cleric, passed away in Shkodër.

Nuri Luçi, a participant in the National Anti-Fascist Liberation War and People's Hero, was killed in a clash with an armed anti-government group in the village of Zhejë, Krujë.

Xhavit Ahmeti, a chemist and university professor, passed away in a traffic accident.

Marie Kraja (Paluca), a lyric coloratura soprano and People's Artist, passed away in Tirana.