October 15, is the day of raising the tekke of Koshtan, Tepelena. The tekke was founded by Sadik Babai, originally from Thessaly.

On October 15, 1908, the first Albanian school for the district of Tepelena was opened.

On October 15, 1886, Dhimitër Berati, politician, publicist, was born in Korçë. He graduated in Administrative Political Sciences in Romania. Signed the Act of Declaration of Independence on behalf of the Albanian Colony of Bucharest. In 1934 he was Minister of Economy, in 1936 Minister Plenipotentiary in Rome for three years, in 1941 Minister of Popular Culture, and Deputy Minister of Education in the Government of Mustafa Kruja. After the liberation, Dhimitër Berati immigrated to Europe. He died on September 8, 1970 in Rome.

Actor Luan Qerimi was born on October 15, 1929 in Lushnja. He started his artistic career at the Army Theater. At the age of 25, he goes to the People’s Theater. Over 70 roles on the stage of the National Theatre, with thousands of performances for more than 35 years on stage. Since 1989, he holds the title “Merited Artist”.

After the suppression of the Fier uprising on October 15, 1935, Pandeli Evangjeli’s government was dismissed, bearing responsibility for the popular rebellion.

October 15, 1944 is known as the day of the liberation of Vlora, during the WWII.

Actress Yllka Mujo was born in Tirana on October 15, 1953. She finished her studies at the High Institute of Arts in the drama branch in 1974 and since then has been working as an actress at the National Theatre. For 30 years, he has performed a large number of roles in both theater and film.

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