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In Shkodër, Father Donat Kurti was born, a distinguished Catholic cleric, scholar, ethnographer, and folklorist.

Prince Vidi (Wilhelm Wied) was forced to leave Albania.

The Albanian forces triumphantly entered the city of Vlorë, which had been emptied of occupying troops.

In Dukagjin, Ndrekë Luca was born, an actor of theater and cinematography, People's Artist.

Kahreman Ylli, an activist of the antifascist movement, participant in the National Liberation Anti-Fascist War, high-ranking state official and member of the Party of Labor of Albania, and Teacher of the People, has passed away.

Sotir Kolea, a lexicographer, folklorist, and social activist, was born in Berat.

Vinçens Prenushi (born Kolë) was born in Shkodër; he was a poet, folklorist, publicist, translator, theologian, and high-ranking cleric.

From September 4 to 9, 1943, the Second National Liberation Conference was held in the village of Labinot, Elbasan.

Jamarbër Marko, a poet and writer and the son of Petro Marko, passed away.

In the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, Mother Teresa (Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, 1910–1997) was canonized. She was a Catholic missionary dedicated to the poor, the sick, and those in need.