On March 4, 1935, the theologian, Hajji dede, the late Reshat Bardhi, former World leader of Bektashi sect was born in Kukës. In 1954 he became the Great Grandfather of the World Bektashism. He has been honored with the title “Torch of Democracy”, was also appraised by the President of the US George W Bush, for the firm stand against the 9/11 Attack of 2001. He was also honored by Pope John Paul II during the World Conference for an international dialogue for peace. In March 2005, he was awarded the Gold Order “Naim Frashëri”. Hajji dede Reshat Bardhi passed away on April 2, 2011.

On March 4, 1946, Father Gjon Shllaku, a Franciscan priest, was shot. At the age of 24, he was ordained a priest on March 15, 1931. After World War II, he was accused of anti-communism, and as the founder of the Democratic Christian Party of Albania. He was arrested in January 1946, while was sentenced to death on February 22.

On March 4, 1967, the Cathedral Church of Shkodër was closed. The campaign against religion, during the communist rule in Albania started on February 7, 1967 in Durrës.

On March 4, 1981, broke the demonstrations of Kosova students in Prishtina. They called for advancing the status of Kosova as a Republic. The demonstrations were brutally suppressed by the Yugoslav police, which detained a large number of students.