Milosh Gjergj Nikolla, known as Migjeni, the most outstanding Albanian poet of 1930s was born in Shkodër on October 13, 1911. He brought new elements to Albanian literature, especially in the existential thinking of Albanian lives. In December 1937, he left for Italy, where he passed away on August 26, 1938 at the age of 27.

On October 13, 1912, the first mass was held in the Albanian language in the Albanian church in Southbridge, United States. The church named after Saint Nicholas was built by Albanian compatriots in exile and was celebrated by Father Fan Noli and Father Naum Çere.

On October 13, 1922, the democratic society “Bashkimi” was established in Tirana.

On October 13, 1931, the prominent writer Dritëro Agolli was born in Menkulas of Devoll. He studied Literature at the “Gorki” Institute in Moscow. He started his literary creativity since he was in the high school. Dritëro Agolli entered Albanian literature from the beginning as a protagonist, changing the size of the future. His literary creativity is quite rich in different literary genres like poems, short stories, noveletes, novels, dramas, film scripts, etc. He is the winner of several awards. Agolli created a new model of rhyming in issues and in literary craftsmanship. Simplicity of communication, universal messages and open expression of empathy are the strong pillars of his literary opera his poetry. He passed away on February 3, 2017, at the age of 85, remaining one of the most outstanding figures of Albanian literature.

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