On November 17th, 1912, Ismail Qemali, Luigj Gurakuqi, Pandeli Cali, Dhimitër Berati, Qazim Kurti, Kristo Meksi went to Trieste with “Vurmbrana” ship ” under the protection of Austria and Italy. They broke through the Greek blockade and arrived in Durres with the aim to raise the flag and to declare the independence of Albania.
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17 April 1537, the expedition of Ajaz Pasha to suppress the insurgents of Himara
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17 April 1880, the Assembly of Shkodra improved the program of Prizren League
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17 April 1916, was established in Pogradec the society “gymnastics body”, that held patriotic and political activities
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17 April 1927, was born in Tirana “Emeritus Artist”, Enver Dauti