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In the municipality of Skënderaj, Kosovo, the "Battles of Rezalla e Re" took place, marking the first direct combat operation between the forces of the Kosovo Liberation Army and the Serbian military and police forces.

Isuf Luzaj, a writer, political activist, and professor of literature and philosophy, passed away in Chicago, USA.

Sotir Ferrara, a prominent figure in the clergy and Arbëresh culture, passed away.

Justin Godart, a French political figure with progressive ideas, a deputy, and minister in the French government during World War I, was born. He was a friend of Albania and defended its rights on the international stage.

Çelo Sinani was killed by hostile forces in the Dukagjin Highlands.

Omer Nishani, an activist of the democratic movement, a participant in the National Anti-Fascist Liberation War, and a high-ranking official of the Albanian state in the post-war period, as well as the chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly (1946–1953), passed away.

Fiqri Dine, a military officer, political activist, minister, and prime minister, passed away in Brussels, Belgium.

In Tirana, the "Italian-Albanian Pact of Friendship and Security" was signed.

The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, a national institution for music and choreography, was established.

In Pristina, Podujeva, Gjilan, and Ferizaj, massive demonstrations of the youth and the Albanian people of Kosovo were organized, with the main demand being that Kosovo be recognized as a republic within the framework of the Yugoslav Federation.