On March 28, 378, died the Roman emperor Valens of Illyrian origin, after whose name, the famous Constantinople Aqueduct is named.

On March 28, 1924, the women’s society “Shqiptarka” was established in Tirana. Its president was elected Behiçe Elbasani and vice president Shadie Asllani. The society also had a council with well-known figures of Albanian women of the time.

On March 28, 1932, the Albanian writer Loni Papa was born. He started his literary activity in the 50s with poems and short stories. In the literary field, he is best known as a playwright and author of children’s literature. The drama “Cuca e Maleve” /The Young Girl of Highlands/ is his best-known work.

On March 28, 1989, large protests erupted throughout Kosova against the amendment of the Kosova constitution by the Serbian parliament of the late FSR of Yugoslavia. This date has entered the history of Kosova and Albania as the day of manifestation of the will for independence.

On March 28, 1997, the tragedy of Otranto happened. Over 100 people left Vlora on board the ship “I Katërti i Radës’. It was hit by the Italian military ship “Sibila” in international waters. 84 passengers, including women and children, lost their lives. Only 34 passengers survived the accident. This event is remembered as the greatest maritime tragedy of the Albanians.

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