In the city of Brixen, Germany, on September 3, 1756, the tragedy paly dedicated to our national hero Skanderbeg or “Glory that flees” by an anonymous author was successfully performed. Gjergj Kastriot occupies a central place not only in history but also in literature, dramaturgy and world fine arts.

On September 3, 1791, the poet from Arbër, the doctor of theological sciences, Gjon Thoma Barbaçi, passed away.

At the beginning of September 1811, Ali Pasha Tepelena of Janina, according to the French consul in Janina Pouqueville writes, besieged and occupied Gjirokastër, which was considered invincible. Before that, he had taken Filati and Konispoli, and after the fall of Gjirokastër, he attacked and took Kardhiq.

On September 3, 1903, Friar Donat Kurti was born in Shkodër. In 1937, the “San Antonio” University of Rome awarded him the title “Doctor of Sciences”. He was a Franciscan clegyman and ranks among the scientists who came out of that hearth of Albanian culture.

On September 3, 1914, at the start of WWI, after a six-month stay, Prince Von Wied was forced to leave Albania after uprisings against his government. The members of the government also left with von Wied, together with many leaders of the Albanian patriotic movement, who settled partly in Shkodër and in various European countries.

On September 3, 1920, Albanian fighters entered Vlora, calling this day the victory against the italian occupation military that had remained there, even after WWI.

On September 3, 1924, the actor Ndrek Luca was born in Dukagjin. He started his stage activity in 1949 at the Army Theater and after a year moved to the National Theater as a professional actor. His first role is that of Shpend Gjetoplaku in the drama “Halili and Hajrija”. For more than 30 years on stage, Ndrek Luca has performed over 130 roles in theater and cinematography. Masterpieces such as “The Good Brave with Many Friends”, “The Seven Shalians”, “The Fisherman’s Family”, “Our Land”, “Otello” and “Arturo Ui” are unforgettable. Ndrek Luca has been honored with the high title “People’s Artist”. Ndrek Luca passed away on January 13, 1993. 

On September 3, 1926, the great Greek actress of Albanian origin, Irene Papas, was born. She also stood out as an activist in the field of culture and politics. He visited Albania and did not deny her Albanian origin.

On September 3, 1936, the People’s Artist, Albert Vërria, was born in Fier, in the large merchant Vërria family, a great actor of dozens of roles in Albanian and foreign cinematography and drama, who left behind 110 roles, most of which thanks to the interpretation of his, are today part of the national memory. He as an actor of great proportions, who was quickly accepted and affirmed by the public. He was only 32 years old in 1972 when he played the role of Captain Sulo in the commedy movie “The Captain”, which put him in the front line of great Albanian artists. There are more than 20 films in which he played roles, which are remembered today, even only to deliver a joking line. In recent years, he managed to publish and promote several books such as “Paradoxical Confession”, “Decipherment”, “Mystery” and “Until when”. He passed away at the age of 79, on August 17, 2015.

On September 3, 1955, the well-known Albanian actress Marjeta Ljarja was born. Among the films interpreted be her, she is remembered in “The girls with red ribbons”, “When a film was being shot”, “The road to freedom” and “A small delay”. Marjeta Ljarja has also performed at the National Theatre.

On September 3, 1993, the National Committee of Large Dams was established, dealing with their good management and conservation as a strategic object.

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