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 Libohovë (Gjirokastër), Ndreko Rino was born. He was a participant in the National Liberation Anti-Fascist War and is recognized as a People's Hero.
In the city of Whiting, Indiana (USA), Ferid Murati was born. He is a clinical physician and pharmacologist, professor, and academic, who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1998.
In Tirana, the Temporary Executive Committee was established, an organ composed of six members elected by a "National Committee," convened at the order of the German Nazi occupiers.
In Piraeus (Greece), Anastas Janullatos was born, the Archbishop of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, professor, and corresponding member of the Academy of Athens.