On May 6, 1403 is the date of the decision of the Senate of Venice to reorganize the defense of Shkodër Castle. The city at that time was under the rule of The Signoria.

On May 6, 1405, Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg was born, the most prominent figure in the history of Albanians, patriot, strategist, statesman and major figure in the history of the Albanian nation. In the history of Albania, the figure of Skanderbeg synthesizes an era against the Ottoman invaders for the defense of the country’s freedom and independence. Considered also as the protector of European Christianity, Skanderbeg took center stage in many works of the writers of the European Renaissance. Napoleon Bonaparte places Skanderbeg among the 4 great generals of the world. Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg passed away on January 17, 1468.

On May 6, 1619, Lekë Matrënga, an Arbëresh (Albanian of Italy) passed away. In 1592, he translated from Italian and published in Rome a catechism entitled “E mbeseme e kristëre” /Christian Doctrine/. The work is of spiritual importance for the history of the Arbëresh Church, but especially for the documentation of an earlier speech in the Albanian language.

On May 6, 1937, the maternity pavilion was inaugurated, near Zogu i Parë Hospital in Tirana. The initiators were the “Society for the Protection of Infants” and the “Albanian Woman”.

On May 6, 1992, the famous singer, Zihni Berati passed away. Zihni Berati is among the first artists of the Albanian Philharmony and the Theater of Opera and Ballet. 25 leading roles in operas by foreign and Albanian authors and 30 years on the stage of the Opera and Ballet Theatre. He performed classical music, but also folk songs. In 1981, he founded the Folk Ensemble of Berat.

On May 6, 1994, The “Agreement on Maritime Transport” and the “Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses” between Albania and Italy were concluded in Tirana.

On May 6, 2004, Assembly of the Republic of Albania passed the Law on the “Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Albania”, “On Public Statistics” and the law on “On Military Discipline in our Armed Forces”.

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