-On March 7, 1809, a fire broke out in Shkodër caused by the quarrels between rival groups for power in the Paschalik of Shkodër. This fire was extinguished after the burning of a neighborhood of the city.

-On March 7, 1827, the outstanding linguist and lexicographer, KostandinKristoforidhi, passed away. He was born in Elbasan. He studied in Malta, where he stayed until 1860. Kristoforidhi’s dictionary, published in 1904, is known as his masterpiece and at the same time one of the most important works of the Renaissance and Albanian lexicography.

-On March 7, 1887, the first school in Albanian language was opened in Korça. Its first teacher and director was Pandeli Sotiri. This event was a victory for the Albanian people. From this day on, March 7 is celebrated as the Teacher’s Day.

-On March 7, 1939, football player Panajot Pano, honored “Master of Sports”, was born in Durrës. He started his sports career with the youth of Spots Club “17 Nëntori”. For 18 years he reigned in Albanian football, being a protagonist not only in “Partizani”, where he played most of the time, but also in the national team. Panajot Pano played 25 matches with the national team. The best Albanian player of all time “Great Master of Work” Panajot Pano passed away on January 19, 2010.

-On March 7, 1998, the legendary brave of the Kosova War, Adem Jashari, fell fighting in Prekaz. Adem Jashari and his squad were core of the KLA. After the departure of the legendary KLA commander Adem Jashari, Kosova started the most glorious fighting in its history that brought its independence.

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