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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.

In Kuç, Abedin Nepravishta was born, a civil servant, prefect, and Mayor of Tirana (1933–1935 and 1937–1939).

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.

The "Battle of Ujëbardha" took place, a battle between the Ottoman army under the command of Isa Bey Evrenoz and Albanian soldiers led by Skanderbeg.

In Shkodër, Father Lazër Shantoja, a martyr of the Catholic Church, was born.

September 2-8, 1909. The "National Congress of Elbasan" was convened, a gathering of an all-Albanian character, which made important decisions regarding the spread of Albanian schools and other issues related to the national movement.