-On March 1, 1945, the well-known poet Xhevahir Spahiu was born in Malind of Skrapar. He graduated in 1967 in Literature at the Tirana State University. From this year until at present, he has worked as a journalist, teacher, publicist, and screenwriter. He is described as one of the voices of Albanian poetry, evidenced during the 1970s, Spahiu has published a number of poetic volumes such as “You beloved city”, “Death of the Gods”, “Open doors and hearts”, “Albanian poetry”, “Crazy time” etc. His selected work, the best of his creations between 1965 and 2000, has been also published. Chairman of the League of Writers and Artists of Albania, until 1998, member of the Academy of Sciences, prominent personality of Albanian letters, Xhevahir Spahiu, through a special style, has created a precious wealth in verses, in the Albanian literature.

-On March 1, 1951, the Albanian Post issued a post sticker in three values ​​to commemorate of the 483rd anniversary of the death of Albanian National Hero George Kastrioti Scanderbeg, printed in Budapest.

-On March 1, 1952, the elementary school of Iballa turned into 7 years school, becoming the second in this profile, after that of Puka. It was the first Albanian school for the district, which was opened on the initiative of Monsignor Lazer Mjeda, on September 1903.

-On March 1, 1997 – The Albanian government of Prime Minister Meksi resigns after the outbreak of violence, which was followed by two months of turmoil.

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