On May 8, 1937, King Zog I decreed the Law on changing the names of some cities, villages, neighborhoods and rivers. The changes include the names derived from the languages of the states that over the centuries had occupied the Albanian lands.

On May 8, 1947, Kujtim Laro, talented composer, Merited Artist, was born in Vlora. Since 1970, he has been a successful participant of song festivals on Albanian Radio-Television. Some of his works have been played by the Radio Symphony Orchestra and recorded to remain in the treasury of our musical culture. Kujtim Laro remains one of the brilliant composers in Albanian cinematography, composing the music of about 25 feature films.

On May 8, 1990, the Assembly of Albania passed the Law on the establishment of the Ministry of Justice and the Law “On Advocacy”, an institutions removed during the years of the dictatorship.

On May 8, 1992, the “Memorandum of Understanding” between the Government of Albania and the Government of the United Kingdom, on the establishment of diplomatic relations interrupted after the fascist occupation of Albania” was concluded in Rome.

On May 8, 2000, the ward for abandoned children was inaugurated at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in Tirana.

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