Frano Prendi, an archaeologist and specialist in the prehistoric period, one of the founders of Albanian archaeology and a professor, was born in Shkodër.
From August 26 to 29, 1943, the "Battle of Vithkuq" took place. This was the first military action involving the First Assault Brigade, the largest military formation of the Albanian National Liberation Army up to that point.
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.
