On April 20, 1877, Vasil Dhimitër Russo’s primer titled “The Pelasgian” was published in Bucharest.

On April 20, 1920, the National Defense committee was formed in Vlora. It played an important role in organizing and leading the Albanian fighters in the battles for the liberation of Vlora from the Italians.

On April 20, 1939, Francesko Jakomoni and Fejzi Alizoti signed in Tirana the economic, customs and currency agreement between the Kingdom of Italy and the Albanian Kingdom. Italy established complete control over the Albanian economy.

The Assembly of the Republic of Albania on April 20, 1994 ratified the framework document of the partnership for peace between the Republic of Albania and the North Atlantic Organization. Today Albania is a full rights member in the military alliance.

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