The first issue of the newspaper "Gazeta e re" (1928–1929), a daily publication covering political, social, literary, and cultural topics, was released.
In Sofia, Bulgaria, the first issue of the newspaper "Drita" (1901–1908), a biweekly publication focused on political, social, cultural, and literary topics, was released.
In the mountain pass known as the Tent of the Pot (Skrapar), one of the bloodiest battles of the Winter Operation took place, undertaken by the German occupiers and their Albanian collaborators.