On March 7, 1809, a fire broke out in Shkodër caused by the quarrels between rival groups for power in the Pashallek of Shkodër. This fire was extinguished after the burning of a neighborhood of the city, and after the agreement of the main leaders to boycot the temporary government to Xheladin Bey.

On March 7, 1827, the outstanding linguist and lexicographer, Kostandin Kristoforidi, passed away. He was born in Elbasan. He studied in Malta, where he stayed until 1860. Kristoforidhi’s dictionary, published in 1904, is known as his masterpiece and at the same time one of the most important works of the Renaissance and Albanian lexicography.

On March 7, 1887, the first Albanian school was opened in Korça. Its teacher and first director was Pandeli Sotiri. This event was a victory for the Albanian people. From this day on, March 7 is celebrated as teacher’s day.

On March 7, 1939, football player Panajot Pano, Honored Master of Sports, was born in Durrës. He started his sports career with the youth of KS “17 Nõntori”. For 18 years he reigned in Albanian football, being a protagonist not only in “Partizani” but also in the national team. Panajot Pano played 25 matches with the national team. The best Albanian player of all time “Great Master of Work” Panajot Pano passed away on January 19, 2010.

On March 7, 1998, the legendary brave of the Kosova War, Adem Jashari, fell heroically in Prekaz. Adem Jashari and his squad were the basic core of the KLA. After the departure of the legendary KLA commander Adem Jashari, Kosova started the most glorious history that brought its independence.

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