In the village of Pobrat (Berat), Hekuran Pobrati was born, a participant in the National Liberation Antifascist War, a senior military officer, lieutenant colonel, and Hero of the People.
From September 15 to October 4, in the Vlorë district, the "Battle of Drashovica" took place, marking the first frontal battle of the National Liberation Army of Albania and the territorial volunteer forces against the German occupiers.
In Shkodër, Father Agustin Ashiku was born, a Catholic cleric, definitor of the Albanian Franciscan Province (1952–1955), and Provincial of the Franciscans (1958–1967).