On August 7, 1854, a people revolt broke out in the market of Shkodër, which was led by the young clergyman, Hasan Alia. The Ottoman government suppressed the revolt and took measures against the leaders of the movement in Shkodër. Most of them were exiled.

On August 7, 1871, in the Highlands of upper Shkodër, a fierce war took place for more than two hours, between the local highlanders led by Çun Mula and the army of the Ottoman Empire. Over 400 Albanian fighters gave their lives in this battle, which was called the painful drama of Hoti.

On August 7, 1908, Eqrem Çabej was born, one of the most prominent figures of Albanian science, education and culture. He completed his higher studies in philology in Klagenfurt, Graz and Vienna, Austria, to then specialize in comparative Indo-European linguistics. He elaborated his scientific activity in linguistics, but also in folklore, ethnography and history of literature. He passed away on August 13, 1980.

The opening of the Muradie Albanian School on August 7, 1908 was a significant event in the educational life of Vlora.

The Albanian leaders of Southern Albania organized their meeting in Fier on August 7, 1912. From where a telegram was sent to Hasan Pristina, with which he was authorized to speak and decide on behalf of South Albania in the all-Albanian assembly in Ferizaj. At the same time, it was decided that Ismail Qemali would immediately leave for Istanbul to hold talks with the Ottoman government.

On August 7, 1928, the elections for the Constitutional Assembly took place, which brought the strengthening of the positions of Ahmet Zogu and the change of the regime in the country. The Constitutional Assembly, now returned to the parliament, approved the founding Statute of the Albanian Kingdom and the country was declared a Constitutional Kingdom.

On August 7, 1949 Vidohova turned into an Albanian-Greek clash arena. It was a frontal battle where the Greek forces had occupied the key points in the Albanian territory. Within 48 hours, the Albanian forces managed to drive away the Greek platoon.

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