On May 13, 1610, the Turks and the local feudal lords launched an attack to loot the villagers of Zadrima. The fire of the burning huts could be seen as far as Kakariq.

On May 13, 1842, Ali Mehmet Vrioni was born, a patriot and outstanding personality of the National Renaissance. Ali Mehmet Vrioni played an important role in awakening the national consciousness until he passed away in 1893.

On May 13, 1905, the shoe workers in Shkodër announced a strike demanding a reduction of the working hours and increase of salaries. Although crushed, the strike resonated, including tobacco and garment workers.

On May 13, 1913, “The Jury Canon” was announced, which was the first legislative act in the field of judicial organization in Albania; One of the first steps towards liberation from Ottoman legislation; expression of strengthening the independence of the reborn Albanian state. The jury, as a part of criminal trials, was implemented for the first time in Elbasan.

On May 13, 1945, Radio Shkodra started broadcasting. Initially with simple equipment, then a powerful radio station for the time was installed, which was also followed abroad.

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