On March 26, 1451, in Gaeta, Italy, representatives of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg and the King of Naples, Alfonso V of Aragon, signed an alliance agreement known as the Treaty of Gaeta. This meant financial and military assistance for the defense and complete liberation of Arbëria (Albania) from the Ottomans. Gjergj Kastrioti was known as the lord of the lands that would be liberated. Whereas the Albanian side would recognize Alfonso’s suzerainty according to the medieval custom.

On March 26, 1879, the League of Prizren decided to send a delegation headed by Abdyl Frashëri to European Great Powers to protect the rights of Albanian territories against the San Stefano Treaty.

On March 26, 1920, parliamentary life began in Albania, as a realization after two previous failed attempts of 1912 and 1918.

On March 26, 1933, the distinguished painter Ismail Lubani, or as it is called, the painter of national motifs, was born in Shkodër. More than 50 of his paintings are the property of the National Art Gallery, where the paintings “Shote Galica” and “Liberation of Kosova” stand out.

On March 26, 1982, Prince Leka II was born in Johannesburg, the youngest son of the Zog I, King of Albanians (1928-1939). Albania is a Republic since January 1946.

On March 26, 1990, a demonstration broke out in Kavaja against the monist regime, which was suppressed by force.

On March 26, 1998, over 15,000 Albanian emigrants from several cities in the United States and Canada gathered in Washington DC, in front of the White House, and demonstrated for over 7 hours against Serbian violence in Kosova.

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