On October 22, 1880, near Ulqin, over 1,000 Albanian volunteers clashed with Montenegrin forces.

On October 22, 1916, amid WWI, French armies occupied Korça and its surroundings.

On October 22, 1919, on behalf of the Albanian people, a protest was sent to the Great Powers opposing Italy’s demands for the protectorate and control of Albania.

On October 22, 1942, Shyqyri Ishmi, Hero of the People of the Albanian WWII Resistance, was hanged.

On October 22, 1944, the provisional democratic government was established in Berat.

On October 22, 1956, the prominent folk singer of central Albania, Isuf Myzyri, passed away.

On October 22, 1997, the archbishop of Shkodra, Frano Ilia passed away.

On October 22, 2002, Queen Geraldine of Albania passed away.

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